Thibaut Courtois, currently ranked among the world's top goalkeepers, revealed in a podcast interview how close he came to signing with Manchester United early in his career. Discussing his admiration for Edwin van der Sar, he explained how United's decision to choose David de Gea over him redirected his career. Starting at Genk, he noted interest from various clubs, including Tottenham, which illustrates the thin margins in football and how crucial choices can shape player trajectories significantly.
Courtois revealed that his path to Real Madrid was shaped by Manchester United's decision to sign David de Gea instead of him during his early career.
He mentioned that, at the time he was starting out at Genk, there was also interest from Tottenham, adding a closer connection to potential missed opportunities.
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