Thibaut Courtois is responsible, from Barça to Real Madrid, it will be the signing of the year.

For Real Madrid, the figure of Thibaut Courtois is synonymous with calm, leadership, and absolute security. The Belgian goalkeeper, considered by many the best goalkeeper in modern history, has spent eight seasons defending the white goal with memorable performances. His saves in the Champions League final against Liverpool, for example, remain etched in the memory of Madridists.

Almost every club in the world would like to have Thibaut Courtois between the posts, but only Real Madrid can boast of having him as their guardian. In addition to his talent under the crossbar, the Belgian is a figure with enormous influence inside the locker room. His voice carries weight, and his opinion is heard by both his teammates and the club's executives.

That authority has made him one of Florentino Pérez's trusted men. Thibaut Courtois not only delivers on the field, but also represents the values of commitment, hard work, and high standards that the president demands from every player who wears the white jersey. That's why, despite already being 33 years old, the club has decided to renew his contract until 2027, breaking its rule of not extending veteran footballers' contracts for more than one year.

Thibaut Courtois acts as an agent and helps Madrid with signings

For Real Madrid's president, Courtois is an irreplaceable sporting and human asset. Meanwhile, as proof of his involvement, the goalkeeper not only focuses on his own work, but also takes part in the club's future. In fact, in recent days he has been an indirect protagonist of news that could shape the next transfer window.

According to sources close to the locker room, Thibaut Courtois has recommended to Florentino Pérez the signing of Malick Fofana, a fellow countryman who currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais. The young Belgian winger, just 20 years old, has become one of the sensations of Ligue 1. He stands out for his speed, his ability to break through defenses, and his surprising tactical maturity, and he has already been linked with the best teams in Europe.

The curious thing is that Malick Fofana is also on FC Barcelona's radar. In recent days, several Catalan media outlets have claimed that Deco has placed him among the priorities to strengthen the left wing. His profile would fit perfectly in Hansi Flick's attacking style: fast, associative, and with great game reading.

Malick Fofana, between Barça and Real Madrid

Despite Barça's interest, Real Madrid could get ahead in the deal thanks to Thibaut Courtois's direct influence. The goalkeeper has coincided with Malick Fofana in the Belgium National Team, and he was amazed by his talent and competitive maturity. For Courtois, Fofana has enough potential to succeed at Bernabéu and become the natural heir to Vinícius or Rodrygo.

Meanwhile, at Camp Nou, the possibility of Real Madrid entering the race has caused concern. Barça has been closely monitoring Malick Fofana for months, but its limited financial capacity prevents it from competing with the white club's solvency. If Florentino decides to move forward, Laporta will have to look for another alternative.