Diego Costa 'very happy' after returning to Atletico Madrid

By Jonny Whitfield, Reporter | 27 September 2017

Diego Costa reveals that he is "very happy" about returning to Atletico Madrid after his relationship with Chelsea fell apart in the summer.

Diego Costa has revealed that he is "very happy" to be returning to Atletico Madrid after sealing a £48.4m switch from Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

The former Chelsea forward, whose relationship with Blues coach Antonio Conte deteriorated in the summer before Costa travelled home to Brazil, has secured a second spell with the Spanish side.

The deal, which could include a further £8.8m in add-ons, will see Costa play for Atletico in January once the side's current transfer ban expires.

"I am very happy to return to my home. I have always said Atletico is my home, I am very, very, very happy," Costa told the club's official website.

"I have a lot of desire to start contributing. I will give everything for the team, as I always try to do.

"The effort that has been made, Miguel Angel Gil (Atletico chief executive) in particular, and the whole club to make this happen, I am very grateful to everyone."

Atletico face Chelsea at the Wanda Metropolitano in the Champions League on Wednesday looking for a first win of the group stages following a draw to Roma two weeks ago.