Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to join Real Madrid in a deal that will see Mateo Kovacic move to the London club on a season-long loan.
Chelsea said in a statement on Wednesday, 8 August, that the two clubs "have tonight agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Thibaut Courtois subject to the agreement of personal terms and passing a medical. Subject to the completion of the deal Mateo Kovacic will join the Blues on a season-long loan."
Real Madrid confirmed Courtois will undergo a medical on Thursday morning before signing a six-year deal.
The Belgium goalkeeper will be presented at 1 pm London time before attending a news conference.
Courtois had stayed away from Chelsea's training ground this week as he tried to force through a move. Chelsea are expected to sign Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as his replacement.
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