Chelsea agree terms with Atletico Madrid over Diego Costa move

English Premier League side, Chelsea have agreed terms with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of striker Diego Costa back to the Spanish club.

Costa’s successful stint with Chelsea has had a bitter end, but his exile will shortly be over as Atletico finalised a club-record deal to buy him back from the Premier League champions.

The Brazilian-born Spanish international did not return to west London this summer after being told via text message that Antonio Conte no longer had the 28-year-old forward in his plans.

The long-running saga looks to finally be coming to an end after Chelsea confirmed the impending switch on Thursday.

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The move, which will be completed in January, is subject to the agreement of personal terms and a medical.

“Chelsea Football Club has today agreed terms with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Diego Costa,” the club announced via its official Twitter handle.

“The transfer will be subject to the agreement of personal terms and a medical.”

Both clubs will playing against each other in the Uefa Champions League matchday 2 next wednesday at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

 

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