Atletico close in Signing Diego Costa for $52 million
The Diego Costa-Chelsea saga has not only
intrigued but confused many, however, the London side could be on the brink of
finally selling off the Spanish international.
Atletico Madrid has reportedly struck a $52 million deal with
the Blues for the 28-year-old striker, according to Spanish radio station Radio Estadio.
The report also states that an additional $12 million could be
tacked on to Costa’s price tag.
Costa has been an absentee for Chelsea since
the end of last season’s Premier League title, and ever since that glorious
moment for the club, the Brazilian-born forward has been disgruntled with the
Blues and manager Antonio Conte.
Atleti, however, won’t go ahead with the deal until Costa
returns from Brazil to resolve his issues with Chelsea.
The
Spanish side is currently banned from completing transfers until January,
meaning an agreement could take place with Chelsea, but Costa cannot suit up
for the Rojiblancos until 2018.
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