Just over six months from the end of his contract, Diego Costa has reached an agreement to be released from his obligations to Atlético. The Madrid club formalized on Tuesday the departure of the 32-year-old striker after the signing of an agreement between the two parties.
“Atlético de Madrid and Diego Costa have reached an agreement to terminate the striker’s contract, which expired on June 30, 2021, the Colchoneros said in a statement shared on their site. The Spanish-Brazilian player asked the club to be released for personal reasons a few days ago. This Tuesday he signed the termination of his contract, thus separating himself from our entity. “
Embarrassed by muscle concerns and sent to the bench by the arrival of Luis Suarez, Diego Costa has struggled since the start of the season. In seven appearances (204 minutes) in all competitions, the Spanish international with 24 caps has scored just two goals for the team coached by Diego Simeone.
A great name of the Colchoneros
Performances very far from his usual performance with the Madrid club. During his first stint at Atlético between 2007 and 2014 (interspersed with several loans) and since his return in 2018 from Chelsea, Diego Costa played 215 games and scored 83 goals. To his credit, in particular, a title in La Liga (2014) and a superb coronation against OM (3-0) in the Europa League (2018).
“The club would like to thank Diego Costa for his dedication during these years,” Atlético added at the time of the formalization of his departure. The club wish him good luck for the next stage of his career. “
Diego Costa keeps a good odds
At the end of a complicated 2020 for Diego Costa, with in particular his conviction for tax evasion, will now seek a new challenge. In Spain, the local press already reports several beautiful destinations likely to welcome it. Besides Chinese clubs, the 32-year-old striker is said to appeal to several teams in Brazil.
The newspaper AS even suggests that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal would be thinking about the striker. A golden exile in Asia, a return to the Premier League or to Brazil… the possibilities are not lacking. Now free from any contract, Diego Costa will be able to calmly address the issue.
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