Chelsea News: Blues give Diego Costa Atletico Madrid transfer ultimatum
GETTY Diego Costa is desperate to rejoin Atletico Madrid
Diego Costa is currently at home in his native Brazil after refusing to return to Chelsea training last month after being told by Antonio Conte he could leave the club. The Spain international claims he received a text message from the manager saying he was no longer part of the Blues' plans. Costa is keen to return to his former side Atletico Madrid and has remained in his home town in Brazil amid the uncertainty surrounding his future. However, The Sun claim Chelsea have ordered him back to London and have promised him a move to Atletico providing he meets four requirements.
GETTY Antonio Conte reportedly told Diego Costa he could leave Chelsea via text
Firstly the club want him to return to the Blues' complex at Cobham. They then want him to resume full training with his team-mates and he must prove to be 100 per cent match-fit. And finally he must put himself in contention for a place in Chelsea's first team. Should he meet all four requirements, the Blues will do business with Atletico but he will not be able to play for the Spanish side until January when their transfer ban is lifted. Failure to agree to the terms will result in more fines for Costa who has reportedly already had two weeks wages worth £300,000 docked.
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