Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois among world’s best, says Antonio Conte

Thibaut Courtois’ contract with Chelsea expires in 2019. (Source: Reuters)

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has described Thibaut Courtois as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and is eager for the Premier League champions to extend the Belgian’s stay at Stamford Bridge.

The 25-year-old Courtois has been ever-present in Chelsea’s starting line-up since permanently signing for the London club in 2014, helping them win two league titles and one League Cup, and has featured in every match for Conte’s team this season.

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Courtois’ contract expires in 2019 with the shot-stopper saying he would hold extension talks after the end of the campaign. “I can say Courtois is one of the best, maybe the best goalkeeper in the world,” Conte told reporters. “And he is a very important player for Chelsea.