Cech’s future unaffected by new Courtois contract, Mourinho insists

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists Petr Cech’s Blues future will not be affected by Thibaut Courtois signing a new five-year contract.

The Belgian, 22, returned to Stamford Bridge at the start of the season after impressing while on loan at Atletico Madrid and has replaced the long-serving Cech as Chelsea’s number one goalkeeper.

Cech, 32, had been tipped to leave during the transfer window, but Mourinho said: “I don’t think there is a problem.

“Petr is a very intelligent guy and knows when Courtois is coming back it is to sign a new contract and stay for a long time.

Courtois is looking to establish himself at Stamford Bridge
Courtois has started Chelsea’s three league games this season

“Nobody would expect Courtois to come back and in two years’ time be a free agent and Chelsea to be in trouble with that. What happened was very much on the table.

“It was something everybody could expect. The five-year contract gives us stability. Petr is a top goalkeeper and I am more than happy to have both.”

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