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Real Madrid identify 21-year-old French star as potential Thibaut Courtois successor – report
Real Madrid have reportedly identified Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes as a potential long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois, despite moving closer to securing the Belgian’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
According to Bernabeu Digital, the Spanish giants have begun exploring goalkeeping options in the transfer market, with the 21-year-old Frenchman among the names on their shortlist.
Real Madrid could consider a move for Restes as early as next summer, with his market value estimated at around €19 million.
The interest comes as Real Madrid work towards extending Courtois’ contract.
As reported before, the Belgian goalkeeper’s current deal expires in 2027, but the club has reached a verbal agreement with him over an extension that would keep him at the Bernabeu for the 2027/28 season.
Why Real Madrid are monitoring Guillaume Restes
Restes has emerged as a potential option for Real Madrid as they assess their long-term goalkeeping plans.
The Frenchman has featured in every match for Toulouse this season and is regarded as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in French football.
At 21, he represents a younger alternative for a club looking to plan beyond its established first-choice goalkeeper.
Furthermore, his reported €19 million valuation could also make him a relatively affordable option compared with the cost of signing an established goalkeeper.
However, the interest does not mean Real Madrid have decided to replace Courtois.
Rather, Restes is currently understood to be one of several options being considered as the club evaluates its future requirements.
Courtois closes in on Real Madrid contract extension
Courtois remains central to Real Madrid’s immediate plans, with the club reportedly reaching an agreement in principle with the Belgian over a contract extension.
Both parties have reached a verbal agreement, and the new deal is expected to be signed soon.
The extension would take Courtois beyond his current contract, which expires in 2027, and keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu for the 2027/28 campaign.
Real Madrid midfield star Jude Bellingham reached a significant milestone during Los Blancos’ thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over AS Roma, making his 150th appearance for the club.
Furthermore, the result also marked his 100th win in a Real Madrid shirt, giving the Englishman two achievements to celebrate in the same match.
In the same game, Vinicius Jr. also reached a major landmark against the Italian side, recording his 250th victory for Real Madrid.
Bellingham records 150 Real Madrid appearances and 100 wins
Bellingham reached the 150-game mark during his fourth season at Real Madrid, having scored 49 goals for the club.
✅ Bellingham, 1⃣0⃣0⃣ victorias en 150 partidos con el Real Madrid El centrocampista alcanza estas cifras redondas en su cuarta temporada en nuestro club. https://t.co/AyqIgsjjWU
— 🆁🅼🅲🅵🅃🄴🄰🄼🆙 (@RMCFTeamUp) October 14, 2026
His 150 appearances are spread across six competitions: 95 in La Liga, 35 in the Champions League, six in the Copa del Rey, seven in the Club World Cup, six in the Spanish Super Cup and one in the UEFA Super Cup.
Bellingham’s 100 victories are similarly distributed across domestic and international competitions.
Vinicius celebrates 250 Real Madrid wins
As noted before, Vinicius reached his own landmark during the 4-3 victory, recording his 250th win for Real Madrid. The Brazilian forward has played 385 matches for the club and scored 129 goals.
His first victory came on October 31, 2018, when Real Madrid defeated UD Melilla 4-0 in the Copa del Rey. Since then, Vinicius has become a central figure in the club’s success, winning 14 titles.
His trophy collection includes two Champions League titles, three Club World Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.
How Vinicius’ 250 victories are distributed
La Liga accounts for the largest share of Vinicius’ victories, with 167 wins in the competition.
He has also registered 51 victories in the Champions League, 16 in the Copa del Rey, eight in the Club World Cup, six in the Spanish Super Cup and two in the UEFA Super Cup.
The milestones for Bellingham and Vinicius came during a memorable night against Roma, with both players continuing to build impressive records at Real Madrid.
