Mark Schwarzer: I wouldn't be surprised if Chelsea handed Thibaut Courtois a new deal #CarryGobySeanKellz #FutureGroupNG via @myentertain9jar

MARK SCHWARZER believes Chelsea want to keep Thibaut Courtois and he wouldn't be surprised if they handed him a new deal.

Thibaut Courtois helped Atletico reach the Champions League final at the expense of Chelsea[GETTY]

The 21-year-old has spent the last three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid and produced what Jose Mourinho described as an 'impossible save' to deny John Terry as the Blues crashed out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage last night.
Courtois has forged a reputation of being one of the finest shot stoppers in Europe and Schwarzer believes he has a bright future ahead of him.
"He did very well and it was no surprise that Chelsea signed him and want to keep him at the club. I wouldn't be surprised if they give him a new deal," Schwarzer was quoted as saying by Spanish paper Marca.
"He is very special and it is no surprise that Chelsea signed him a couple of years ago. There has been a lot spoken about him and he has been outstanding. He was outstanding [against Chelsea] and he has a huge, huge career ahead of him.

Mark Schwarzer doesn't know who will get the No.1 gloves next season [GETTY]

 

It's a very tough decision and I'm glad I'm not the one that has to make it

Mark Schwarzer

"He's had a fantastic season, as has Atletico. They're top of La Liga and vying to win the championship and now the Champions League final too."
Schwarzer however admits Chelsea have a tough call to make as to who make the No.1 should the Belgian return to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
"It's a very tough decision and I'm glad I'm not the one that has to make it.
"I don't have a clue what they will decide on. They are both world-class keepers. I wouldn't even say they are at different ends of their careers because Pete still has a long way to go in his. He can improve at 31."