Maurizio Sarri dismissed comments made by Thibaut Courtois agent this week, insisting he will speak to the wantaway goalkeeper about his future on Monday.
Courtois is scheduled to return to pre-season amid transfer reports Real Madrid are desperate to sign the stopper.
Chelsea do not want to sell Courtois, and failed in attempts to secure a replacement.
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Courtois agent pleaded with Chelsea to sanction the transfer, but Sarri hit back at the agent, insisting only his players opinion matters.
I have no reaction on the agent. I am not interested in the agent, I want to hear Courtois, Sarri said after Chelseas 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Community Shield.
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If Courtois tomorrow tells me the same, I have to speak with the club. I want only players with a high level of motivation. I dont have an answer for the agent.
Courtois family lives in Madrid and the Belgian international is keen to return to Spain.
The new season is just days away and Sarri is in a race against time to bring in new faces and offload unwanted players.
Eden Hazard is also pushing for a move, and Chelsea fans were not impressed to hear Courtois agent make a public plea to the club.
Chelsea pre-season results & fixtures
Perth Glory 0-1 Chelsea
Inter 1-1 Chelsea
Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 pens)
Man City 2-0 Chelsea (Community Shield)
Lyon (H) – Aug 7
I have been reading everywhere that Chelsea are saying it is up to Thibaut, but he has made it clear to the club that the best option for him is to move to Madrid, Christophe Henrotay told the Sun.
For him this is a big decision because he wants to be near his family, and there is an offer in place for Chelsea to accept.
Chelsea kick off their Premier League season with an away trip against Huddersfield on Saturday.
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Maurizio Sarri dismissed comments made by Thibaut Courtois agent this week, insisting he will speak to the wantaway goalkeeper about his future on Monday.
Courtois is scheduled to return to pre-season amid transfer reports Real Madrid are desperate to sign the stopper.
Chelsea do not want to sell Courtois, and failed in attempts to secure a replacement.
More: Football
Courtois agent pleaded with Chelsea to sanction the transfer, but Sarri hit back at the agent, insisting only his players opinion matters.
I have no reaction on the agent. I am not interested in the agent, I want to hear Courtois, Sarri said after Chelseas 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Community Shield.
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If Courtois tomorrow tells me the same, I have to speak with the club. I want only players with a high level of motivation. I dont have an answer for the agent.
Courtois family lives in Madrid and the Belgian international is keen to return to Spain.
The new season is just days away and Sarri is in a race against time to bring in new faces and offload unwanted players.
Eden Hazard is also pushing for a move, and Chelsea fans were not impressed to hear Courtois agent make a public plea to the club.
Chelsea pre-season results & fixtures
Perth Glory 0-1 Chelsea
Inter 1-1 Chelsea
Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 pens)
Man City 2-0 Chelsea (Community Shield)
Lyon (H) – Aug 7
I have been reading everywhere that Chelsea are saying it is up to Thibaut, but he has made it clear to the club that the best option for him is to move to Madrid, Christophe Henrotay told the Sun.
For him this is a big decision because he wants to be near his family, and there is an offer in place for Chelsea to accept.
Chelsea kick off their Premier League season with an away trip against Huddersfield on Saturday.
MORE: Rio Ferdinand sends transfer message to Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri after Manchester City defeat
MORE: Richard Dunne labels Alvaro Morata a disgrace after Chelseas defeat to Manchester City
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