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Diego Costa says he won't go to China, only to Atletico

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Arsenal v Chelsea - FA Cup Final - Wembley Stadium - 27/5/17 Chelsea’s Diego Costa shoots at goal as Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker (L), Nacho Monreal and Rob Holding (R) attempt to blockAction Images via Reuters

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has no interest in a lucrative move to a Chinese club because it would jeopardise his chances of playing in next year's World Cup.

Recent speculation has linked him with Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian.

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