Spain international Diego Costa exchanged pleasantries and hugs with players and coaching crew from Chelsea ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash against Spanish side Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night which the Blues ran out victorious. The Brazil –born Spaniard sealed his long-awaited return to Atletico on Tuesday, ending one of the longest summer transfer sagas ever. Diego Costa was told by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in a blunt message that he is not in his first-team plans, inviting the striker – integral to last campaign’s title success – … [Read more...]
Chelsea player agree terms with La Liga club
Premier League Champions Chelsea have agreed to terms with La Liga side Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Spain striker Diego Costa back to the La Liga club. The transfer, which will be sealed later in January, is subject to Costa’s agreement of personal terms and medical examination. Atletico Madrid said the 28-year-old striker, who left the Spanish Capital club to join the Blues back in 2014, would have a medical examination in the next couple of days. The Spain international striker has not played for Chelsea this season and spent his … [Read more...]
Chelsea player set for La Liga club loan move ahead of £35million transfer next summer
Controversial Chelsea striker Diego Costa is ready to move to La Liga side Atletico Madrid on loan with a £35million permanent transfer deal to be agreed in the summer. Reports indicate, Atletico look to have agreed a lower fee for the Spanish striker, with the Blues desperate to cash in on the 28-year-old. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone coached Diego Costa between 2011 and 2014 and made him into a prolific goalscorer at the Vicente Calderon. Now the Spanish club have a new home inside their newly-built stadium, called the Wanda … [Read more...]
Deal Almost Agreed as Atletico Madrid close in on €60M Deal for Diego Costa; Player spotted in Madrid
La Liga side Atletico Madrid are ready to finally seal a deal for Chelsea striker Diego Costa by the end of this week, as reported by Marca after the Premier League champions soften their stance on the sale of the Spanish international striker. Diego Costa was told by Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte during the summer transfer window that his services were no longer required for the new season in West London, and as a result, the striker stayed back at his home in Brazil to continue his summer break. The Brazil born Spaniard stated severally … [Read more...]
Diego Costa set to call off strike and return to Chelsea; could return to training on Monday
Chelsea star striker Diego Costa is set to call off his strike and return to the Bridge, with the forward set to return to training as early as Monday morning, as he looks to resolve his future at the West London club, as per the Telegraph. According to the Telegraph, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte might be forced to change his position on the Spain international striker, should the Brazil born forward call off his 3-month long strike and return to London, something Costa’s teammates feels will happen very soon. The controversial striker’s … [Read more...]
Chelsea star returns to London after failed summer transfer, reconciliation talks set to start
As per reports emanating out of England via top news outlet The Daily Mail, Chelsea outcast Diego Costa has returned to the City of London today, home of Chelsea FC. The want-away striker has been out of favor with the Chelsea manager after his outspoken public outbursts and forced summer transfer to former club Atletico Madrid. Blues head coach Antonio Conte is believed to have forgotten about the striker, as he continues to work diligently to prepare his side for both the hectic new season where his team will challenge for the Premier League … [Read more...]
Controversial striker set for showdown peace talks with Chelsea to save his FIFA World Cup dream
According to reports, Chelsea controversial striker Diego Costa will commence peace talks with his club as he looks to save his FIFA World Cup hopes. The ‘rebel’striker was unable to seal a transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid after both clubs could not agree a transfer fee. But as per Daily Express, Costa is now willing to backtrack on his long-running feud with Chelsea FC. The report states that friends of the Brazil-born Spaniard have urged him to go back to England and resolve his differences with the club. And the resolution would … [Read more...]
Star striker omitted from Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League squad despite playmaker’s plea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has left out ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa from Chelsea’s 25-man UEFA Champions League squad list despite playmaker Eden Hazard calling for his return to the team. The West Londoners submitted their squad list for the European top flight competition today with Diego Costa, a notable absentee. It comes following the fallout from coach Antonio Conte telling the Spaniard via text message he has no future at the club. The striker is presently staying in Brazil and refusing to go back to London to join up with the … [Read more...]
Star player told to return to Chelsea training despite standoff with Conte
According to reports, Chelsea ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa has been told to return to his club Chelsea’s training base despite his standoff with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. The former Athletico Madrid striker is currently in his country home Brazil and refusing to head back to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground after being informed via text message he was not part of head coach Antonio Conte's plans for the new season. The Brazil born Spaniard wanted to force a transfer back to his former team- Athletico Madrid during the recently shut summer … [Read more...]
David Luiz follow suit in mocking ‘Rebel’ Striker with Instagram post
Chelsea and Brazil international defender David Luiz has joined goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in poking fun toward ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa, after referring to the striker during an Instagram post signifying the return of club Legend Didier Drogba. Ivorian Didier Drogba has been enjoying his time out at Chelsea's Cobham training ground during the week, with the Phoenix Rising forward working on his fitness following a minor injury. But having been pictured earlier in the week with the man that replaced Costa, Alvaro Morata, the Brazil … [Read more...]
Despite being named in their 25-man Squad list, Diego Costa still does not want to play for Chelsea
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is ready to continue his feud with the Blues as the Telegraph claims he will not be willing to play for the club this league season despite being included in Chelsea’s 25-man squad list for the current Premier League season. As per Daily Telegraph, Chelsea included Diego Costa in their squad list to reduce the impact his legal representatives will have in their effort to force a move away from London, as it means the West London club are not blocking the Spaniard from playing for them. Costa had said previously he … [Read more...]
Thibaut Courtois confirm Diego Costa is staying at Chelsea in surprise transfer twist
Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois seems to have confirmed that ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa will remain at the club in a surprise summer transfer twist at Chelsea. Diego Costa had been heavily linked with his former side Atletico Madrid throughout the summer after being informed by Antonio Conte via text that his services was no longer in his plans at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea even spent £60million on Spaniard Alvaro Morata as Diego Costa’s replacement, but it now seems as though the likelihood of a return to Spain is … [Read more...]
Diego Costa named in Chelsea squad, despite major fall out with Antonio Conte
Premier League Champions Chelsea have named ‘rebel’ Diego Costa in their English Premier League squad despite the Spaniard trying to push through a transfer to former side Atletico Madrid. Chelsea forward Diego Costa has not returned to training at all in the new Premier League season, with the relationship between the big striker and the Chelsea boss having broken down. Costa fell out with the Italian tactician over a proposed transfer to a Chinese Super League side in January and was subsequently left on the bench for League match against … [Read more...]
Deal Almost Done as Striker secure £41m transfer after breakthrough in talks
Premier League Champions Chelsea are set to part ways with Diego Costa, with the Spain international striker reportedly set to rejoin Atletico Madrid for £41million. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte told the forward via text message that he did not have a future at the West London club, but Chelsea have found it hard to sell the 28-year-old. Diego Costa, who netted 24 goals last campaign, has had his heart set on rejoining Atletico but the Spanish La Liga side’s transfer embargo has complicated the move. But, as per the Evening Standard, the … [Read more...]
£50million striker ordered by La Liga club to settle with Chelsea before they consider signing him for just £25m
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been told by his former club Atletico Madrid to peacefully resolve all differences with his club before they will consider bringing him back to Spain. It means the Chelsea outcast is now under intense pressure than ever to go back to England and settle the stand-off between them. Both clubs are ready to do business, even though there is a huge difference in their valuations of the striker. The Blues are demanding £50million, but the La Liga club are only willing to part ways with half the valuation. The … [Read more...]
Chelsea Striker Says Conte’s text message was a ‘moment of madness’
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa feels manager Antonio Conte's decision to inform him he has no future at the club via text message was a "moment of madness." The Spaniard, who is currently away from Chelsea's Cobham HQ training base in a bid to push through a move back to Atletico Madrid said he thinks it was "disrespectful" of Antonio Conte to tell him via such medium. Costa has been critical of the club that pays his wages, and just last week accused the West London club of treating him "like a criminal" - a claim that was laughed off by the … [Read more...]
Chelsea striker could be charged to court by club for no-show
According to Ray Wilkins, Diego Costa could be charged to court by the London club for “swanning around on a beach” in his hometown in Brazil instead of returning to training. The Former Chelsea player hit out at the Spaniard for not returning to the club and train while still a Chelsea FC player. Chelsea have fined the striker £300,000 for not coming back to the club for pre-season training last month. Ray Wilkins told talkSPORT: “I (Wilkins) can’t quite understand this situation. “He (Costa) is still a Chelsea player. They (Chelsea) … [Read more...]
Chelsea fine star striker £300,000 for not returning to training
Reigning Premier League Champions Chelsea have fined star striker Diego Costa two weeks’ wages for not returning to training. The Spain international striker has been away in his home town of Lagarto in the South America country of Brazil. Costa had told British tabloid Daily Mail UK last Sunday that the blues are treating him “like a criminal” and that he has lost all respect for head coach Antonio Cont's person. Diego Costa had also confirmed in June that the former Italy Coach, sent him a text message informing him he would not be in the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Receive Massive Boost In Pursiut Of £51.5m Target
Chelsea have received a major boost in the pursuit for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, according to reports. The 24-year-old was linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu due to his lack of chances which has left him frustrated. Morata returned to the Spanish capital having left two seasons for Juventus where he impressed hugely with the Serie champions. A host of Premier League clubs were in pursuit of the Spaniard before Real activated their buy-clause to bring him back to the Santiago Bernabeu. Reports in Spanish publication, … [Read more...]
Conte Orders Chelsea To Sign Experienced Premier League Striker
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on signing Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente next month. The Blues boss wants to bring the Spaniard to Stamford Bridge to deputise for Diego Costa who is currently on a fine goalscoring form, netting 13 goals so far and could win the Golden Boot if he continues in same fashion. Conte is said to be long-term admirer of the experienced forward and knows him well from their time together in Juventus. This move may force Michy Batshauyi out of the club, having failed to nail a starting spot in the … [Read more...]