Quotes from Thibaut Courtois

It is a childhood dream to be in the World Cup.

I want to win the title with Chelsea.

My personal situation is related to the city of Madrid. My two children live there with their mum.

When I came to England, everyone told me that I'd get the hits, so I was prepared for that.

When I joined Chelsea, I had to replace Petr Cech. I still talk to him today; he's a friend.

Since I left Atleti, I have improved my game with my feet considerably, and I have matured a lot as a person.

If the coach on the sidelines is not that strong, transmitting the kind of spirit he has, players won't always handle it well. Life becomes difficult. But, with Mourinho, everything is good. He knows when to be among his players, as 'one of us' making jokes as a friend, and when to be strong and distant, even severe.

At first sight, Shane Long is just a short striker, but he's good in the air; he's quick, very dangerous, has good feet, and scores goals.

It was strange joining Chelsea, but when I signed, I knew I would be loaned out to a team. They had, like, a five-year plan for me.

When you get injured for a long time, it's not nice because you are out of the team and not involved anymore.

For Buffon, I hear he trains less on the field, and he is more focused on keeping his muscles strong.

It is very tough in England. Every away game is hard, of course. And normally, if you're a big club like Chelsea, you're supposed to win games at home against smaller clubs. But in England, that's not the case. We must play well every game.

I will try to show in every game that I am one of the best keepers in the world.

Some players are more concentrated on what they will do after their football career and want to make sure their lives are financially settled. I prefer to play in big teams earn a little less money and win trophies.

If you play a final and win it, you get that feeling to win trophies, and you want to win more and more and more.

With what I've already achieved in my career - winning trophies and playing in finals, important matches against Real Madrid and Barcelona, winning the Europa League and the Super Cup, and in the Champions League - sometimes you've earned the right to say something.

Winning a trophy would be a good way to finish a bad season in a positive way. But I'm not obsessed by the fact I have to win a trophy every year - it's a nice thing, but I know it's sometimes impossible.

I've played against Messi a lot of times, and I've already conceded goals through my legs with him.

It's a great feeling to be champion of Spain.

When I left Spain, I had it very clear in my mind that I would return one day.

The Premier League is different to Spain.

Since the first minute, I fell in love with Spain - the people, the way of life, the food. I have kept up the late dinners, the siesta, and most of the television I watch is Spanish.

I consider myself half Spanish.

I have made a lot of progress, above all in speed, reflexes, and experience.