Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is facing public scrutiny after his former lover, Elsa Izac, claimed that she and their seven-year-old son are struggling financially and may soon become homeless. Despite Courtois earning around £240,000 per week as Real Madrid’s star goalkeeper, Izac says she has fallen behind on mortgage payments and fears losing her £3 million home.
Elsa Izac, a 50-year-old former Versace designer, alleges that she had a secret affair with Courtois while he was playing for Chelsea. At the time, Courtois was in a relationship with his then-girlfriend, Marta Dominguez. According to reports, Izac and Courtois met while living in the same neighborhood in Wimbledon. She initially got to know him by collecting his parcels, and their relationship eventually turned romantic. The affair allegedly included secret meetings at the Chelsea team hotel before matches.
Izac, who was married when she first met Courtois, later split from her husband. Their affair reportedly led to the birth of their son, Enzo. However, despite being the father, Courtois has not publicly acknowledged the child, and Izac now claims that she has been left to struggle financially while Courtois enjoys a luxurious life in Madrid.
In a recent interview with The Sun, Izac spoke about her dire financial situation. She revealed that she owes £63,000 in mortgage payments and is afraid that her home will soon be taken away. She also described the poor living conditions she and her son are facing, mentioning that the ceilings in their house are covered in mould.
“Our house is falling apart. We simply can’t continue to live like this,” she said.
The situation has raised concerns about whether Courtois has fulfilled his financial responsibilities toward his alleged son. Although the goalkeeper has not publicly commented on the matter, Izac’s claims have sparked debate about parental accountability, especially when one parent is significantly wealthier than the other.
This is not the first time Courtois’ private life has made headlines. Back in 2019, reports emerged detailing his alleged romantic encounters with Izac. The Daily Star claimed that Courtois and Izac met at the Chelsea team hotel on multiple occasions before his