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Real Madrid News Real Madrid veteran closing in on new contract with the club Real Madrid had a very active summer transfer window, bringing in as many as seven players and also bringing back Jose Mourinho as manager. Now, with the transfer window firmly shut, Los Blancos have shifted their focus to renewals for players in the first-team squad. It was revealed earlier that the club were planning renewal talks with Thibaut Courtois, with the veteran shot-stopper in the final year of his contract. Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Belgium international is closing in on a new contract with Real Madrid, with an agreement between the goalkeeper and the club now almost complete. Courtois renewal now almost done The Belgian’s current contractual situation made this an urgent matter for Madrid to address, but it looks like talks have progressed smoothly. At his age, Courtois is no spring chicken, but as a goalkeeper, he can continue to perform at the highest level for a few more seasons. The 34-year-old is at a stage of his career where it would make sense for both him and Madrid to take renewals season by season. A one-year extension is said to be on the cards for Courtois. There is little reason for Los Blancos to complicate things as long as his form and fitness remain. Madrid secure experience while planning for future Courtois remains one of the senior pillars of Jose Mourinho’s squad and offers far more than shot-stopping ability. His experience in major Champions League matches, authority inside the penalty area and composure under pressure remain enormously valuable to a Madrid team containing an increasingly young core. Even against Inter Milan just a few days ago, the Belgian was the reason the Italian side failed to score more goals on the night. At the same time, Madrid are already thinking about the longer-term future of the position. Javi Navarro is highly rated internally and the club see him as their future No. 1. The sensible decision for Madrid Renewing Courtois gives Madrid something particularly valuable: time. There is no need to force a succession simply because the goalkeeper is entering the later stages of his career. That said, it is very important for Los Blancos to have a succession plan in place, and that has a name right now: Navarro. The agreement is not officially complete yet, but with the deal now reportedly almost done, Madrid appear close to securing another season of Courtois in goal. It remains to be seen whether this will be the last extension the Belgian signs in his storied Madrid career or whether there are more renewals left. Real Madrid News Real Madrid open active talks with 23-year-old megastar over new contract – Romano Real Madrid have started the new season in excellent fashion, barring one small blip against Real Betis in La Liga. Despite creating a truckload of chances against the Andalusian side, Los Blancos were unable to find a way past Alvaro Valles in Betis’ goal. Madrid’s bright start to the season has to be attributed to the form of their superstars, including Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. The latter has picked up from where he left off for England at the 2026 World Cup, scoring goals and influencing games for Jose Mourinho’s side. Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have opened active negotiations with Jude over a new contract at the club. The Spanish club want to remove any room for future Premier League speculation and consider Bellingham a central part of the club’s long-term project. Madrid want to secure Bellingham’s future The message from the club is significant. Bellingham, whose current deal runs until 2029, has already established himself as one of Madrid’s most important players, both technically and in terms of personality. His ability to influence matches from different midfield roles has made him a cornerstone of the team. Premier League clubs would naturally monitor any uncertainty around an England international of Bellingham’s quality, and, understandably, Madrid want to remove that possibility. Mourinho has made Bellingham central Bellingham’s role has remained prominent under Jose Mourinho. The England midfielder has been used in advanced areas where his movement, physicality and final-third quality can have maximum impact. He has also shown that he can influence games creatively, rather than simply through goals. That versatility makes him indispensable for Jose. Madrid’s long-term squad planning already contains several young players expected to define the next era. Bellingham is clearly near the top of that group. At just 23, the Englishman is still very young despite being established as a superstar at the highest level. The best years of his career are still ahead of him. In the coming seasons, the Englishman can continue to develop into one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. The best part for Madrid is that Mourinho has reinstated Bellingham in the role in which he thrives most, and it remains to be seen how contract talks with him play out.