Courtois boosts Chelsea contract hopes

The Belgium stopper has been persistently linked with moves to Real Madrid and Atletico, with a move to the Spanish capital bringing him closer to his former partner and children. 

However, the 25-year-old stated that he could sign a new contract at Chelsea next summer. "I want to take my time," he told Belgian TV show 'Stadion' on 'VTM'.

"Of course there's the situation with my children," Courtois added. "I love my children to death. When you miss them, you are sometimes wondering, 'shouldn't I play in Spain in the next few years?'."

The Belgian has 18 months remaining on his current deal, but he sees no reason to extend his contract in London. "I'm happy here. I don't see a reason why I wouldn't sign a new deal."

"There's no pressure. I want to have an agreement before the end of season," he concluded. "It's not the right moment to make decisions. Not for me, not for Chelsea. In a few months we'll sit around the table again."