Thibaut Courtois has officially joined Real Madrid’s pre-season preparations following his participation with Belgium at the World Cup. The Belgian goalkeeper reported to Real Madrid City this afternoon, where he completed his first training session ahead of the new campaign.
After spending the past few weeks on international duty with the Belgian national team, Courtois has now turned his attention back to club football. His return represents another important step for Real Madrid as the squad gradually welcomes back the players who were involved in the World Cup.
The experienced goalkeeper arrived at the club’s training facilities in Valdebebas and worked individually during his first session. Given his recent involvement in a demanding international tournament, the coaching and fitness staff are carefully managing his return to ensure that he gradually reaches his best physical condition.
Courtois’ first workout was therefore designed as an individual session rather than an immediate return to full group training. The objective is to help the Belgian goalkeeper recover properly from his international commitments while progressively adapting to the intensity of Real Madrid’s pre-season programme.
His return will be welcomed by the coaching staff, who continue to prepare the squad for the beginning of the competitive season. Courtois remains one of the most important and experienced figures in the Real Madrid dressing room, and his presence provides additional stability to the team during this crucial preparation period.
After representing Belgium on the biggest stage of international football, the goalkeeper will now focus entirely on his responsibilities with Real Madrid. Pre-season will give him the opportunity to regain rhythm, improve his physical sharpness and reconnect with his teammates before competitive football resumes.
For Real Madrid, the gradual return of their international players is particularly important. Several members of the squad were involved in the World Cup and therefore received additional rest before beginning their club preparations. The club is carefully managing each player individually in order to avoid unnecessary physical problems and ensure they are ready for the demanding months ahead.
Thibaut Courtois sudah mulai kembali berlatih di Valdebebas kemarin! Ia menjalani pemulihan di kompleks olahraga klub.
— Seputar Real Madrid (@SeputarMadrid) August 8, 2026
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Courtois is expected to progressively increase his workload over the coming sessions. Once the medical and fitness staff consider him fully prepared, he should return to normal group training alongside the rest of the goalkeepers and outfield players.
The Belgian international will once again be expected to play a major role for Real Madrid this season. His experience, leadership and consistency between the posts make him a key figure in the squad, particularly as the Spanish giants prepare to compete for major trophies on several fronts.
His first session at Real Madrid City therefore marks the beginning of a new chapter after the World Cup. With his international commitments now behind him, Courtois can fully concentrate on Real Madrid’s objectives for the upcoming season.
The goalkeeper’s return also means the squad is moving closer to full strength. As more internationals rejoin the group, the intensity of the training sessions is expected to increase significantly.
For Courtois, however, the process has already begun. The Belgian goalkeeper is back at Valdebebas, back in training and ready to begin preparing for another demanding season in a Real Madrid shirt.
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