The report says Courtois was forced off while playing for Belgium, but is now expected to return to the club’s preparations. That remains a cautious outlook rather than confirmation that he is fully fit. For Madrid, having their first-choice goalkeeper available would be a welcome boost as the squad builds towards the new campaign.
Courtois’ importance goes beyond his place between the posts. His experience and authority have made him a central figure in Madrid’s goalkeeping plans, so even a brief injury concern can draw attention ahead of a demanding season.
The transfer from Chelsea was more than a career decision, according to Courtois’ representative, Christophe Henrotay. He said the goalkeeper wanted to return to Madrid, where his children lived with their mother, and that family circumstances were central to the choice.
Henrotay also described a tense period in which Courtois did not return to Chelsea training as planned. He said the goalkeeper later apologised, and that Chelsea accepted the apology and worked towards an outcome all parties could live with. In Henrotay’s account, the move was not a rejection of Chelsea or its supporters, but an attempt to resolve a difficult personal situation.
That history adds context to Courtois’ return to Madrid each summer: the club is not only where he competes, but also where his family life is rooted. For now, the immediate question is whether the reported assessment holds up as pre-season training intensifies. His progress through the opening sessions will be the next indication of how quickly he can resume full work with Madrid.