Courtois praises Mourinho, vows trophy-winning season with Real Madrid

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has praised coach Jose Mourinho, highlighting his discipline and honesty as key factors for success. Courtois also pledged to make the upcoming season a "season of trophies" following two disappointing years for the Spanish club.

In comments reported by Marca, Courtois described Mourinho as a very strict coach who always puts the team's interests above individual players, calling these qualities essential for winning. He said, "He is a great coach and a very friendly person. He tells it like it is, and that's what I like about him."

Courtois added that he has fond memories of working with Mourinho during their time together at Chelsea, where they won the Premier League. He expressed his happiness at playing under Mourinho again and his hope for more successful years with the team.

Return from injury and title ambitions

Regarding the muscle injury he suffered during the World Cup, Courtois said he returned early to individual training to ensure his readiness. He noted that he recently trained with the team and felt in excellent condition.

The Belgian goalkeeper expressed confidence in Real Madrid's ability to win trophies again, stressing the importance of defensive solidity for achieving titles. In comments to Cadena COPE radio, he said the team managed to keep clean sheets in many matches thanks to everyone's efforts, and he expressed pride in playing alongside the current defenders.

Courtois concluded his remarks by reaffirming his desire to win more trophies and set new records, emphasizing that success with Real Madrid remains his top priority.