Chelsea confirm agreement to sell Diego Costa to Atlético Madrid

Chelsea confirmed that they have reached agreement with Atlético Madrid over the sale of Diego Costa, with the Spain striker now expected to complete his return to La Liga subject to the agreement of personal terms and a medical.

The Spain striker has yet to feature for the Premier League champions this season after being told he was not part of Antonio Conte’s plans.

But despite Atlético currently being subjected to a transfer ban, a statement from Chelsea on Thursday confirmed that the 28-year-old is set to rejoin the club three years after he moved to London for £32m.

“Chelsea Football Club has today agreed terms with Atlético Madrid for the transfer of Diego Costa,” read the statement. “The transfer will be subject to the agreement of personal terms and a medical.”

A further statement from Atlético confirmed that Costa has been given permission to travel to Spain for his medical and to discuss personal terms.

Costa’s last game for Chelsea was May’s FA Cup final loss to Arsenal, when he scored the last of his 59 goals.

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