"I proposed it to Sandro Rosell and he said, 'Well, see if it can be done...'. Then, when he took it to the Technical Secretariat, they stopped us,"
"There were good reports on Courtois at the Barça offices. He knew the league, and some executives thought it would be a good idea to sign him even though they already had Ter Stegen lined up,"
Javier Bordas confirmed Thibaut Courtois was extremely close to joining Barcelona in the same summer Marc-André ter Stegen arrived. Courtois was on loan at Atlético Madrid from Chelsea and earned growing praise in La Liga. Barcelona's scouting department compiled detailed assessments describing him as unusually mature, physically imposing, commanding his area, and possessing strong potential to become world-class. The possible transfer was valued at about €3 million, making the move appear feasible. Bordas presented the opportunity to president Sandro Rosell, but the Technical Secretariat ultimately stopped the pursuit despite positive internal reports and consideration alongside Ter Stegen plans.
Read at Barca Universal
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