Speaking to Sam Leveridge about his long-term plans, the Belgian goalkeeper made clear retirement remains some way off.
"I still want to play football for another five or six years," Courtois said.
Asked about life after playing, he pointed toward a role developing the next generation of Real Madrid goalkeepers rather than simply overseeing established professionals.
"My career after football? Maybe working in Real Madrid's goalkeeping department, establishing a top-level academy, developing a Thibaut Courtois instead of buying one," he said.
The comments come as Real Madrid look to open renewal talks with the 33-year-old, whose current deal runs out next summer. Courtois has established himself as one of the club's most important players since joining from Chelsea in 2018, playing a central role in the club's Champions League successes and establishing a reputation as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.
His vision of building a pipeline of homegrown goalkeeping talent, rather than relying on the transfer market to replace him, echoes an approach several major clubs have increasingly prioritised in recent years, as they look to reduce their dependence on expensive signings at a position where continuity and long-term development are considered especially valuable.
Whether that vision eventually comes to pass at Valdebebas remains to be seen, but for now, Courtois's focus remains on continuing to play at the highest level for years to come.
Real Madrid's urgency in opening talks reflects Courtois's continued importance to the squad under José Mourinho, with the club keen to avoid a repeat of the uncertainty that has occasionally surrounded other key contracts in recent years.
A new deal would likely see Courtois remain at the club into his late thirties, extending a spell in Madrid that has already brought him multiple Champions League and domestic honours since his arrival from Chelsea.