Atletico Madrid Terminates Contract With Diego Costa

Spanish La Liga side, Atletico Madrid have terminated their pact with Diego Costa ahead of January transfer window leaving the striker to exit the club as a free agent.

The Spain international has had a tough time since returning to Atletico from Chelsea in 2018, with his appearances and productivity limited amid injuries.

This was confirmed in an official statement released on the club’s official website on Tuesday.

The statement partly read; ‘‘Atletico de Madrid and Diego Costa have reached an agreement for the termination of the striker’s contract, which was to end on June 30, 2021.

”The striker asked to leave the club for personal reasons a few days ago and on Tuesday, he signed the termination of his contract. The club thanks Diego Costa for his dedication during these years and wishes him well in the next stage of his professional career”.

Costa was a force of nature during his first spell at Atletico, as his powerful presence and eye for goal helped them secure the Liga title in the 2013-14 campaign.

He earned a move to Chelsea on the back of his exploits for Atletico and won two Premier League crowns at Stamford Bridge before returning to Atletico in 2018.

The 32-year-old player is, at the moment, linked with some clubs in the English Premier League.