Diego Costa is desperate to return to his former club despite their transfer ban
Diego Simeone has dropped a huge hint that Chelsea striker Diego Costa will return to Atletico Madrid.
Diego Costa had earlier on been told by Antonio Conte via text message that his services were no longer required at Stamford Bridge despite his brilliant performance for Chelsea last season.
Antonio Conte and Diego Costa fell out after the striker showed interests for a possible move to China midway through the season which led to him being dropped from the first team for a game.
Costa’s attitude made Conte decide that he did not want Costa in his squad for the forthcoming season.
Diego Simeone confirmed the possibility of Costa joining Atletico Madrid when he was questioned during an interview.
“All the players want to stay, they want to achieve even better goals and get even better,” he said.
“Diego Costa? If he comes in January... we can't say anything about that yet.
“I won't speak about him now. He is a player of Chelsea. We will talk about the boys who are here now, because we have a late start to the season. That is what is important.”