Chelsea ‘agree deal to sign Atletico ace’: Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa
for a whopping £50 million, according to the Metro. The paper suggests
Brazilian-born Spaniard will link up with the Blues on June 30, just
weeks after the two sides meet in the Champions League semi-finals. The
reported fee will equal the sum Chelsea splashed out on Fernando Torres
in 2011, though Jose Mourinho will be hoping Costa reaches levels that
Torres has been unable to at Stamford Bridge.
The former Liverpool
striker, along with the rest of Chelsea’s forwards this season, has
struggled in front of goal, which has forced Mourinho to look elsewhere
ahead of the summer transfer window.Paper round’s view: Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his need to acquire the services of a world class striker, and, on current form, Diego Costa fits that bill perfectly. The forward, who will represent Spain at the World Cup this summer, has netted on 32 occasions for Atletico this year – catapulting them to the top of La Liga and into the Champions League last-four. Costa suffered a horror injury in Atletico’s 2-0 win over Getafe on Sunday evening but should recover sufficiently to face Chelsea in the crucial European clash on April 22, and an impressive performance against Mourinho’s men may just confirm the Portuguese boss’ desire to splash the cash.
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