Thibaut Courtois wants contract decision by end of the season

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has insisted that he wants to reach a decision on a new contract before the end of the season.

The Belgian stopper had put talks over a deal on hold in order to give himself time to consider his options, with some reports stating that a future decision could be influenced by the fact that his two children are currently living in Spain with the keeper's former girlfriend.

"My private situation is always gnawing a little bit, but for the rest, I'm feeling very good at Chelsea," said Courtois, according to Sky Sports News. "I don't see any reason why I won't sign a new deal. I just want to consider all options. Everything has to be right.

"It's not the right moment to make hastily decisions. Not for Chelsea, not for me.

"Within a couple of months, we will sit around the table again and talk openly. There's no pressure, apart from the media. The club knows that too. Basically, I want an agreement before the end of the season."

Courtois has been a mainstay at the Blues this term, having started all of the club's Premier League games.