The club made the big mistake, of loaning him to a top European club for three consecutive seasons. I think it was clear from the beginning that he didn’t want to come here after that, as his children were settled in Madrid. He has seen his contract out to the penultimate season giving Chelsea the option of selling him now or letting him have his final season here.
A top keeper imo, and I for one think it is a poor move to get Allison. Would sooner have Butland if we decide to cash in on Courtois.