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Costa tells Atletico: I want to sign for you again

Diego Costa joined Chelsea from Atletico three years ago
Diego Costa joined Chelsea from Atletico three years ago

Diego Costa has told Atletico Madrid he wants to sign for them again, according to Sky Sports.

The Chelsea striker revealed earlier this month that he had been ditched by text by manager Antonio Conte.

But if Costa did return to Atletico he would not be able to play until January because FIFA has banned them from registering players during the summer transfer window.

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The 28-year-old scored 20 goals in 35 league appearances in Chelsea’s Premier League winning 2016-17 campaign, his second title since joining the Blues from Atletico three years ago for £32m when Jose Mourinho was manager.

On June 8 Costa revealed: “I’m a Chelsea player, but they do not want me there. Antonio Conte has told me by message that I do not follow at Chelsea and that’s it. Conte said he did not count on me for next season.

“It’s a shame, I’ve already forwarded the message to Chelsea people to decide. But it is clear that the coach does not count on me and does not want me there.”