Real Madrid make decision on Gregor Kobel amid Courtois renewal talks

Real Madrid make decision on Gregor Kobel amid Courtois renewal talks Despite the defeat to Real Betis, Real Madrid have had a good start to the 2026-27 season, as they have won all of the rest of the games played so far. Some of these games have been won by a significant margin, like the 4-1 win against Real Sociedad, 4-0 win against Malaga, and last night’s 4-1 win against Rayo Vallecano. However, the Merengues have also allowed their opponents plenty of opportunities to threaten their goal as well. This is clear from the only one clean sheet they have kept so far in the season, which came against the recently promoted Malaga. Thibaut Courtois has had to remain at his sharpest to defend the goal, and has once again proven himself to be a crucial part of Jose Mourinho’s team. As a result, the club fully trusts the Belgian, who is one of the candidates to win the best goalkeeper of the year award, and the two parties are on the verge of agreeing a contract renewal . In such a context, Diario AS reports that another goalkeeper who is vying for this award this year, Gregor Kobel, was also offered to Real Madrid. Los Blancos have monitored him closely, but their interest in him has not gone beyond that level, even though the goalie looks to be ready to take the next step in his career despite currently playing for Borussia Dortmund. This lack of interest in the German is an indication not only of the Merengues’ trust in Courtois, but also in Andriy Lunin and some other younger goalkeepers who are coming through the youth ranks. Javi Navarro, the Spanish U-19 international, particularly stands out in this regard, especially after his excellent performances in the last UEFA Youth League campaign. Thus, although Kobel would have been an option for Real Madrid, Los Blancos are more than satisfied with the options they currently have at their disposal.