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Thibaut Courtois is set to sign a new contract after winning his battle to be Chelsea’s No1.

Belgian keeper Courtois had stalled on discussions about a new deal until he knew he would get the nod over Blues legend Petr Cech for this season.

It would appear the 22-year-old’s tough stance got the Londoners over barrel because Jose Mourinho chose him over Cech and has got him a new deal.

Courtois is currently on around £30,000-a-week but could now get a deal which could nearly treble his wages.

Chelsea legend Cech decided to stay and fight for his place at Stamford Bridge despite strong interest from French side Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco to sign him either on loan or permanently.

The 32-year-old has not given up on regaining his place from Courtois, but there would be no shortage of takers if he does leave next summer.

Chelsea are clearly determined to tie down Courtois at all costs and have been anxious to sign him up after he established himself as one of the world’s best young keepers after three successive years on loan at Atletico Madrid.

The Blues, who this week announced a new deal for defender Cesar Azpilicueta, are confident Courtois will sign the extension before the end of the month.