I've never been a hero at gymnastics.
— Thibaut Courtois
A lot of things the press say are nonsense.
For goalkeepers, the better years, they say, come from the age of 27 or 28.
When I came to England, everyone told me that I'd get the hits, so I was prepared for that.
I've played against Messi a lot of times, and I've already conceded goals through my legs with him.
It's nice to win a trophy every season and say every year, 'OK, I won something.'
Me, I like playing in England.
You want to win everything that's possible, starting with the League Cup.
My first days in London were not easy.
Since I left Atleti, I have improved my game with my feet considerably, and I have matured a lot as a person.
When I left Spain, I had it very clear in my mind that I would return one day.
I want to win. I think everyone feels that way.
I do not want to be sitting on the bench.
Of course you don't want to concede a goal in any game.
I think a goalkeeper has to participate at the back of the defence and come off the line to play.
I love my children to death.
If you excel, there will always be teams interested in signing the biggest players.
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 think life in London is good.
You have to do the tactics to win games because if you have good organisation and know what to do, you'll know where the weaknesses are in the opponent.
When I arrived at Atletico, at that point they were not so strong.
As a goalkeeper, you want to play.
When you get injured for a long time, it's not nice because you are out of the team and not involved anymore.
I am not afraid of anyone.
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.
Atletico was a real group of friends. We went out together, and my teammates taught me a language I did not know at all when I arrived. When I left, I cried.
I want to win the title with Chelsea.
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.
If you want to have that winning feeling, it's best to keep on winning.
I have made a lot of progress, above all in speed, reflexes, and experience.
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.
I'd watch Edwin van der Sar and try and steal things with my eyes from how he played, because he wasn't all muscles and was a similar build to me.
The weakest point is between the legs for a goalkeeper.
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.
I think London is an amazing city. It's really nice to live in London. I think it is a multicultural city; there is a lot to do, great restaurants.
It's one of my stronger points claiming high balls. I'm tall, so that helps me. If you're a smaller goalkeeper, crosses in England are even harder.
I remember people saying that Atletico wanted me, that they are a big team, and that it will be a big challenge for me. I don't know why, but I just felt really prepared for it, really confident. I went there and tried to do my best in training as well as learn the language really quickly. That was important, I think.
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.
Rumours affect any club where things are going badly.
If you play for a team like Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or PSG, the aim is always to win the Champions League.
I will try to show in every game that I am one of the best keepers in the world.
I wish Atleti the best.
As soon as you make a mistake, you're killed by the press.
I consider myself half Spanish.
I feel very good at Atletico, and being here allows me to play in the Champions League.
Everybody wants to play in Europe, and if you're in the rhythm of playing a game every three or four days, sometimes you can play better, even though it's harder at the end of the season.
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.
In the media, they're always talking about money. I'm not denying that it plays a role, but everything has to be in its right place.
There is no reason not to be happy at Chelsea.
