Thibaut Courtois says he’s close to signing a new deal at Chelsea.
The Belgium international has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent months but the goalkeeper says he’s happy in west London.
Courtois said: “It has just turned the new year, so we will wait a few weeks and then sit around the table.
“I’m happy at Chelsea and a deal is close. Has it been a distraction? Not for me.
“I’m just calm and relaxed because I’m tied to Chelsea. Despite the rumours and everything, I am focused on Chelsea and I’m happy here.
“Do Eden and I encourage each other to sign? Yes. He will say ‘if you sign, I will sign’ and I say the same to him!”