Twelve days after the surgery, Courtois returns to Valdebebas. A picture, a smile, a thumbs-up, and a knee lavished in attention. He wanted to let everyone know that his recuperation is going well by saying, "Thank you all for the support and energy! Little by little, taking the first steps in recovery. Hala Madrid". He still has a long way to go, and he knows it, but after experiencing the most severe setback of his whole career, his confidence is beginning to return.

The Belgian goalkeeper is expected to not play at least until 2024.