Atletico advise Costa to return to Chelsea training
Atletico were hoping to sign the 28-year-old striker, who is refusing to work with Chelsea’s reserves, having been discarded by Antonio Conte.
With Chelsea stonewalling the move back to Madrid - they wanted at least €55 million for him, while Atleti were only willing to offer €45m - Costa looked stuck.
Rejected by Antonio Conte via Whatsapp (telling him that he “wasn’t part of my plan”), the Spanish star was replaced by national team-mate Alvaro Morata.
Wanting to leave and return to former club Atletico, Diego Costa refused to train with Chelsea’s reserves, and has headed back to Brazil.
The Brazilian native scored 20 goals last season, playing a key role in Chelsea’s title win.
Costa was instrumental in his first stint in Madrid, helping the Colchoneros reach the Champions League final. The latest reports indicate that the two sides could end up in court if Costa’s hold-out continues.