I have the biggest respect for Petr Cech. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, so I think putting him and me in the same team is not the healthiest thing in the world.
— Thibaut Courtois
As a player, you want to win everything.
It is a childhood dream to be in the World Cup.
The Premier League is very difficult.
When I saw Iker play at the beginning, what most caught my attention is that a goalkeeper of 18 could stand the pressure of the Bernabeu. He had to be very strong.
I love playing there... I like Atletico.
I love living in London.
Everyone knows how much and how hard we train. If I hope to continue goalkeeping until I am 36 or 37, then you have to think about how I train.
When I was younger, I bought 'FIFA' every year, and I still play now, so to be on the cover would be amazing.
It's a great feeling to be champion of Spain.
It is difficult to begin with Atletico, because there is pressure from the fans, because they are accustomed to a very good goalkeeper, but I have no fear of that. I play my game.
When I joined Chelsea, I had to replace Petr Cech. I still talk to him today; he's a friend.
When you're a kid, there is always a club that catches your attention.
To be on the bench is not the nicest thing.
As a player, you always want to win prizes.
Yes, my heart is in Madrid.
You see it everywhere in football: when results are not there, then the first guy who has to go is the manager. It's not always the managers; sometimes it's also the players who we have to blame.
The Premier League is different to Spain.
It was so nice to see that the Chelsea supporters appreciated my talent and my work at Atletico.
Nobody is guaranteed to be a starter; thinking that would be a mistake.
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.
Madrid and London are great.
For Buffon, I hear he trains less on the field, and he is more focused on keeping his muscles strong.
My personal situation is related to the city of Madrid. My two children live there with their mum.
