Chelsea keeper Courtois among world's best, says Conte

Soccer Football - Champions League - Qarabag vs Chelsea - Baku Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan - November 22, 2017 Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois warms up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has described Thibaut Courtois as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and is eager for the Premier League champions to extend the Belgian's stay at Stamford Bridge.

The 25-year-old Courtois has been ever-present in Chelsea's starting line-up since permanently signing for the London club in 2014, helping them win two league titles and one League Cup, and has featured in every match for Conte's team this season.