My heart is in Madrid - Chelsea superstar

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- Thibaut Courtois has admitted that he will return to Madrid one day

- The Chelsea goalkeeper has been a target for Spanish club Real Madrid

- But Courtois said Real Madrid have not made any contact with Chelsea

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has admitted that his heart is in Madrid therefore adding fuel on fire amid Real Madrid interest in him.

Real Madrid are currently looking for a new No1 to replace Keylor Navas and Belgian Thibaut Courtois is their primary target.

But the former Atletico Madrid goalie explained that Real Madrid have not made any contact with Chelsea over a move to sign him.

Chelsea goalie Thibaut Courtois reveals his heart is in Madrid (photo CFC)

Speaking to Sport/Foot Magazine, he said: "My personal situation is related to the city of Madrid.

"My two children live there with their mum. I have my daughter every day on FaceTime. She often tells me that she misses me. My son is still too small to communicate like that.

"Whenever I have the opportunity, I try to return to Spain. As a situation, it is not always easy. Yes, my heart is in Madrid. It is logical and understandable.

"If they [Real] want me, they have to contact Chelsea. We'll see. But they have not done that. What is certain is that one day I will return to Madrid. I love Spain, I love the city, I spent three wonderful years there. It is there that I became an adult,''.

Courtois who has been impressive since joining Chelsea has just a year and a half left on his contract but admitted he will enter talks over an extension.

Chelsea currently occupy fourth position on the Premier League standings with 50 points from 26 games, and they are 19 points behind leaders Manchester City.

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