Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois welcomes Mark van Bommel’s appointment as the country’s new coach. Courtois says he plans to speak with van Bommel about whether he will continue his international career. The appointment comes shortly after Belgium’s quarter-final exit at the World Cup, which left coach Rudi Garcia’s position effectively in jeopardy. Multiple reports note that van Bommel is named as Belgium coach only weeks after that tournament setback. While the outlets agree on Courtois’s reaction and the timing of the change, they do not provide additional details on van Bommel’s immediate plans or Belgium’s next matches. The reports frame the announcement as a prompt transition following Belgium’s World Cup performance, with Courtois indicating that his ongoing role for the national team will be discussed with the incoming coach.