Why Thibaut Courtois' rumoured move to Real Madrid makes sense

#1 Courtois' family is in Madrid

Courtois' family stay in Spain

Courtois is well accustomed to the city of Madrid, having played at Real's city rival Atletico Madrid. This is what he had to say in a recent interview,

Everybody knows that due to my personal situation, Spain attracts me. If it is not now, it will be in some years.

The 'personal situation' that Courtois is referring to are his two children, both of whom reside in Madrid with their mother, Marta Dominguez, who Courtois had met during his loan spell at Athletico Madrid.

Even though Marta Dominguez and Courtois are now separated, the amount of time he spends with his kids is quite restricted due to the hectic Premier League schedule. The move to the Real Madrid coincides perfectly with his wish of seeing his children more and personal reasons might indeed be the deciding factor here.