Diego Costa 'unhappy with rainy weather, language and food at Chelsea' - seeking return to Atletico Madrid
Report from Marca suggests the striker is seeking a swift exit from Stamford Bridge
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Diego Costa is unhappy at Chelsea according to a report carried by a major Spanish newspaper website, with the rainy weather, language barrier and food leaving the striker keen on a return to Atletico Madrid.
The Brazil-born Spain international only moved to Stamford Bridge from the Spanish capital last summer and on the pitch has been quick to make an impact. Despite suffering a series of injury set-backs, he still managed to notch 20 goals in the Premier League.
However, according to Spanish newspaper Marca, Costa is keen on a return to Spain having failed to settle in London. It's even suggested that Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has been in contact with the 26-year-old in a bid to convince him to return to the club with which he won La Liga a year ago.
Any attempt to leave Chelsea would be blocked by Jose Mourinho and owner Roman Abramovich considering Costa's impact and that only last summer they spent £27m on him. Wages would also be an issue if Costa were serious about returning to Atletico, with the club unable to match what Chelsea are paying, which is thought to be double what he was on at his former club.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments