Courtois reveals De Gea blocked Manchester United move

Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, revealed that he was a Manchester United fan in his youth and wanted to join the club, but his path was altered when United signed David de Gea in 2011. Courtois admired legendary keeper Edwin van der Sar, which fueled his desire to play for United. Instead of joining United or Tottenham, he opted for Chelsea, which he felt had the best long-term project for him. Despite initially being disappointed by the missed opportunity, Courtois has enjoyed a successful career, winning numerous trophies with Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid. He shared these insights during an appearance on the 'Rio Ferdinand Presents' podcast. Courtois expressed gratitude for how his career has unfolded, even without the move to Old Trafford.