Official statement: Courtois' absence confirmed, Madrid knew about it

The Belgian goalkeeper has been working very hard all year to be available for the end of the season. He has finally achieved it, but he will not achieve what he was hoping for.

In the games he has played in this final stretch, he has shown that he has returned to his best level, and that is why he will be the starting goalkeeper in the Wembley final. However, he will not be present at the European Championship.

The Belgian coach has made the decision not to call up Thibaut Courtois. Despite the good performance he has had in recent matches and the history he has with the national team, Domenico Tedesco has surprised everyone.

Logically, Thibaut was excited to play in that tournament, but now he is focused on the Champions League final. Afterwards, he will disconnect and rest in the summer, while preparing for the 2024/2025 preseason.

Although this is a blow for the goalkeeper, Courtois is more excited than ever about the possibility of winning his second Champions League and about next season, in which new players will arrive who will give the team a quality leap.

After 8 months injured, he has to take the positives. Nobody expected him to come back from his injury so well, and he is better than ever. With regularity and work he will be able to return to his best level.