The 26-year-old Belgium global has been heavily connected with a move to Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois’ future at Chelsea seems greater uncertain after the goalkeeper failed to show up for schooling for a 2nd day running, consistent with reports.
The 26-yr-old, who has been closely connected with a move to Real Madrid, was passed an extended vacation after finishing 1/3 at the World Cup with Belgium.
However, Courtois turned into expected to go back to the Blues’ Cobham education base on Monday, but did no longer attend.
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Reports recommended he changed into additionally absent on Tuesday, having advised new supervisor Maurizio Sarri he desired to go away the club before Thursday’s switch closing date.
Should Courtois – signed from Genk in July 2011 earlier than spending a 3-season loan spell with Atletico Madrid – now not resume schooling with the Blues, he's in all likelihood to face an internal disciplinary meeting and the capacity of a quality of up to two weeks wages.
Press Association Sport has contacted Chelsea for comment.
The likes of Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid and Stoke’s Jack Butland are potential replacements ought to Courtois leave, but all parties are up towards the transfer deadline to get any capability offers completed.
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Chelsea, in the meantime, can also be set to make some other addition to the squad with a mortgage deal for midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid, in line with reviews in Spain.
The Blues, overwhelmed inside the FA Community Shield by means of Manchester City closing weekend, entire their pre-season games towards Lyon at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday nighttime.
Chelsea will open the new Premier League marketing campaign at Huddersfield on Saturday
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