Hazard relishing City showdown after Chelsea stun Atletico
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard was the star turn in Madrid as Chelsea came from behind to secure a memorable win over Atletico.
Fabregas: No pure striker better than Costa
Cesc Fabregas claims there has not been a “pure striker” better than Diego Costa in recent times and is sorry to see him leave Chelsea for Atletico Madrid.
Conte urges Morata to show Costa aggression
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants Alvaro Morata to learn from Diego Costa when it comes to channelling aggression into his play.
Costa ‘cool’ with Conte as Atleti return nears
Diego Costa insists that he leaves Chelsea with “no bitterness” towards Antonio Conte despite reports of a fractious relationship with the Italian prompting a return to Atletico Madrid.
Atletico agree Costa deal with Chelsea
Atletico Madrid have reached a deal with Premier League champions Chelsea to sign Spanish striker Diego Costa.
Hazard wants AWOL Costa back at Chelsea
Belgium international Eden Hazard wants to see Chelsea exile Diego Costa return to action at Stamford Bridge.
Wantaway striker Costa named in Chelsea’s Premier League squad
Chelsea have named Diego Costa in their Premier League squad, despite the striker trying to force through a move to former club Atletico Madrid.
Atletico chief Cerezo ‘optimistic’ over Costa return
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo remains “optimistic” Diego Costa will rejoin the club, although he admits prising the Spain striker from Chelsea will be complicated.
Gabi urges Costa to respect Chelsea
Atletico Madrid captain Gabi has urged Diego Costa to show Chelsea respect as he attempts to force a move back to La Liga.
Chelsea treated me like a criminal – Costa
Exiled Chelsea star Diego Costa has given a withering assessment of head coach Antonio Conte and accused the Premier League champions of treating him as if he were a “criminal”.