Thibaut Courtois has announced a temporary hiatus from his international football career with Belgium. The 34-year-old goalkeeper, who has earned 115 caps for the national team, stated he will remain on standby until September 2027. Consequently, he will be unavailable for the upcoming Nations League matches under new coach Mark Van Bommel.
Courtois, currently playing for Real Madrid, intends to return to the Red Devils' setup in time for the Euro 2028 qualifiers. His last international appearance occurred during this summer's World Cup.
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