Atlético Madrid part ways with Diego Costa

Atlético Madrid has been in fine form in La Liga as they sit in the first position on the seasons. However, due to personal reason, 32-year-old Costa had to go.

Diego Costa leaves Atlético for personal reasons

Costa has today terminated his contract with Atlético Madrid for reasons best known to him by mutual consent.

Atlético Madrid announced on their website that Diego’s contract—which is set to elapse in six months has been rescinded. What this implies is that Diego can now join any club on a free transfer. It is learned that Atlético Madrid has been trying to reduce their wage bill for a long while, in a bid to have better spending power in January.

Club and manager announce Diego Costa Exit

The statement read thus:

“Atlético Madrid and Diego Costa have agreed to terminate the striker’s contract, which will elapse on June 30, 2021,” the club states. Atlético coach Diego Simeone has praised for him saying “Diego gave everything” to Atlético.

“He has played well for us and given us his all and Atlético has given him much too,” Simeone told reporters.

“Diego needs a new challenge, and he is in great physical condition and good form. Whichever club he plays for will enjoy him as he is strong like a bull and a fighter. Costa, 32, came back to Atlético from his short stint at Chelsea in January 2018 for a reported fee of €68 million after spending three seasons at Chelsea l.

His first year in Madrid was a huge success because he won the league with them in 2013-14 and reached the Champions League final only beating in extra time by Real Madrid.

Costa scored 28 league goals the same year as the Atlético Madrid team won their first league championship in 19 years. However, he seems to start having problems with management this season, though both denied it, such cracks are obvious. It is reported that Arsenal and Wolves are interested in securing his signature.