Diego Costa Has Said He Will Not Return To Chelsea

Diego Costa will not return to Chelsea. He released a statement saying he will not return to Chelsea and he “must return to Atletico Madrid”.

Costa, who was expected to return to London earlier this week, and contend for selection, is currently in his native Brazil and has threatened to remain there rather than return to London, and then leave on a free transfer.

Such a scenario is not acceptable to Chelsea, though, who want the player to return to training and put himself in contention for selection.