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Reports: Diego Costa close to Atletico Mineiro move

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Chelsea's Diego Costa touches his torn shirt during their English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool [Reuters]

Diego Costa could return to his native Brazil to play with Atletico Mineiro, according to media reports in the South American country.

The 32-year-old's representatives are in advanced talks with Atletico officials and a decision could be announced within days, news outlet Globo Esporte said on Monday.

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