Atletico Madrid agrees to terminate Diego Costa’s contract
Spanish club Atletico Madrid have officially confirmed the termination of centre-forward Diego Costa’s contract with them.
Earlier this week, there were reports that surged the media about the Spanish striker talking to Atletico boards of his wish to part ways with the club, which is six months before his contract comes to an end as uk online casino have previously stated right before.
The 32-year-old who decided to leave the Spanish giants is said to be guided by some personal reasons having been excluded from training and making it known he won’t be signing an extension with the club.
The clubs, who are currently leading on the La Liga table, have also given him free reign to leave the club ahead of the January transfer window; now Costa is officially a free agent player.
A statement released by Atletico Madrid read via Goal: “Atletico de Madrid and Diego Costa have reached an agreement for the termination of the striker’s contract, which was to end on June 30, 2021.
“The striker asked to leave the club for personal reasons a few days ago and on Tuesday signed the termination of his contract. The club thanks Diego Costa for his dedication during these years and wishes him well in the next stage of his professional career.”
The 32-year-old striker, lately, had been struggling with fitness issues following his return to Wanda Metropolitano from Premier League club Chelsea back in 2018, as his performance in the final third saw a significant drop.
Ever since his return to the Spanish side, Costa has only been able to register 12 goals in 61 La Liga appearances, as two of those goals coming from the first half of the 2020/21 season.
The Spain international last goal for Diego Simone’s side was scored in a penalty kick during their 3-1 home victory against Elche on December 19, as Luis Suarez found the back of the net twice to secure a comfortable win for the team.
It was reported that Simeone sanctioned the termination of the Spain international based on the fact that he could welcome in a potential replacement during the winter transfer window, as Suarez is currently the only natural striker in his depths, in which real money online blackjack have previously dropped their opinions about.
Having had his wish to leave the Los Rojiblancos made known to the public, several clubs have been linked with Costa, and Premier League giants Arsenal have been reported to be one of those clubs rumoured to be interested in the striker.
