Genk goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois thrilled to be viewed as Petr Cech’s Chelsea successor but not interested in immediate move

Thibaut Courtois, Racing Genk (PROSHOTS)

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Racing Genk goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has claimed Chelsea have made contact over a possible move.

The 19-year-old established himself as Genk’s No.1 this season as the team surprisingly won the Belgian title.

The youngster admits he is honoured to have been contacted by Chelsea and sees it as a chance to step up to the next level at some point.

“It’s wonderful that they have such confidence in me and see me as the successor of Petr Cech,” Courtois told FM Brussel.

“Chelsea has a great sporting level and I can grow at ease for a few years until I reach the first team.”

Despite the interest from Chelsea, Courtois believes that he would be better served staying in Belgium, for the time being at least.

“This will not happen in a year or two, but three, four or five years. I might as well develop myself quietly,” he said.

He added: “No matter what happens, I’ll play again next season in the Genk jersey.

“Maybe I’ll stay two years, it will depend on how I develop here. Then we’ll see if I will be lent to an English team.”