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Chelsea face Atletico Madrid competition for Courtois

Chelsea face competition from Atletico Madrid for RacingGenk goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Courtois has confirmed Chelsea's interest this week and is keen on a move to London.

However, Atletico are also interested and want Courtois as a direct replacement for David De Gea, who will be signing for Manchester United later this summer.

At Chelsea, Courtois would be acting as Petr Cech's understudy and may prefer the immediate first team status Atletico are offering.

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