In a recent podcast interview with Rio Ferdinand, Courtois expressed his eagerness to return: “I missed the national team, but now I am ready to come back.”

At 32 years old, Courtois has communicated with new coach Rudi Garcia, who has indicated his enthusiasm about reintegrating the goalkeeper following his self-imposed exile. Courtois has not represented Belgium since June 2023 after being overlooked for the captaincy by Tedesco.

Belgium is set to face Ukraine in the two-legged Nations League playoff next month, marking Courtois’ anticipated return to international duty.