The goalkeeper's father has insisted his son never
intended to swap Atletico Madrid and Chelsea for the Catalans, who look
set to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Thibaut Courtois never intended to swap Atletico Madrid and Chelsea for Barcelona, according to the in-demand goalkeeper's father.
The shot-stopper has been key to the Rojiblancos' title charge and was for a long time linked with a switch from Stamford Bridge - where he is being loaned out for the third successive season to the Vicente Calderon - to Camp Nou.
Amid reports that the Catalans have decided to pursue Borussia Monchengladbach star Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Victor Valdes' replacement this summer, Thierry Courtois has insisted only Chelsea and Atletico have been on his son's mind this season.
"Thibaut isn’t disappointed Barca have moved for Ter Stegen," he told Het Nieuwsblad. "Barca were never an option.
"Thibaut is on loan at Atletico until June 30. Only two clubs are important to him - Chelsea and Atletico Madrid - but we’ll obviously discuss his future with Chelsea first."
With Courtois' worldwide profile set to rocket further this summer should he star at World Cup 2014 for Belgium, his father suggested he will only stay with Jose Mourinho's side next campaign if he is given Petr Cech's spot in the first team.
"There will be no talks with Chelsea over the next few days to discuss Courtois’ future," he added. "The only thing they know is that he wants to be first-choice next season, wherever he plays."
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