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Real Madrid transfer stunner: Chelsea star buys house in Spain ahead of move - report
CHELSEA star Thibaut Courtois has bought a house in Spain ahead of a potential move to Real Madrid, according to reports.
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois scores free-kick in training
Courtois has helped Chelsea to the top of the Premier League table this season.
The Belgium international has kept 13 clean sheets - five more than second-placed Fraser Forster and Hugo Lloris.
However, his fine form has not gone unnoticed.
Reports in Spain last week claimed Courtois was desperate to move to Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois has reportedly bought a house in Spain
Keylor Navas has struggled at Real Madrid this season
Madrid are keen to sign a new goalkeeper with Keylor Navas struggling this season.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Courtois has already purchased a property in the capital ahead of an expected move away.
It has also been reported the Chelsea star has enrolled his daughter in a Spanish school.
Antonio Conte is desperate to keep Thibaut Courtois
Courtois wants to leave Chelsea with his wife and child currently living in Madrid.
The report also claims that Antonio Conte is desperate to keep his star man at Stamford Bridge.
However, including Alvaro Morata in any potential deal could see the two clubs do business.
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