Atletico Madrid president plays down imminent Diego Costa move as Chelsea agree deal for Alvaro Morata
The Spain striker has made no secret of his intention to return to Spain this summer after being told he can leave Chelsea
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has played down talk of an imminent move for Diego Costa.
The Chelsea striker wants to return to his former club after being told he has no future at Stamford Bridge.
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| Alvaro Morata |
Should he seal a return to his former club, Costa will be unable to play until January due to Atleti's transfer ban.
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| Diego Costa in Atletico's shirt |
"Diego Costa is a great player, he is magnificent," Cerezo said.
"But at the moment, he is a Chelsea player and you know that we cannot sign him.
"I have not talked to him for a long time, for at least a year, since he left I've spoken to him very little.
Costa fuelled speculation over a return to Atletico last week when he posted a video, wearing his old shirt.
He also aimed one final jibe at Conte, suggesting Cesc Fabregas should give him a hug after commenting on the Instagram clip.
"But at the moment, he is a Chelsea player and you know that we cannot sign him.
"I have not talked to him for a long time, for at least a year, since he left I've spoken to him very little.
Costa fuelled speculation over a return to Atletico last week when he posted a video, wearing his old shirt.
He also aimed one final jibe at Conte, suggesting Cesc Fabregas should give him a hug after commenting on the Instagram clip.
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