Real Madrid are working on tying down several players in the squad, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reportedly the first to sign a contract extension. Once the

Real Madrid’s Club World Cup quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund had taken three crazy turns during nine minutes of second-half stoppage time when Marcel Sabitzer chested the ball and sent a right-footed volley toward Thibaut Courtois’ post.

The 33-year-old's deal marks a significant departure from Madrid’s policy of giving players over 30 year-to-year deals.