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Report: Chelsea agree deal in principle for Douglas Costa

Chelsea reportedly agree an £18m deal in principle with Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian international Douglas Costa.

Chelsea have agreed an £18m deal with Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian international Douglas Costa, according to reports.

The 24-year-old was regarded as one of the best young talents in Brazilian football during his time with Gremio.

Since moving to Shakhtar in 2010, his performances are said to have caught the eye of a number of top European clubs.

According to The Sun, Costa has agreed a deal in principle to join Jose Mourinho's team at the end of the season.

The attacking midfielder has played 133 times for Shakhtar, scoring 27 goals.

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Czech defender Milan Petrzela of FC Viktoria Plzen vies for the ball with Brazilian forward Douglas Costa of FC Shakhtar Donetsk during the round of 32 UEFA Europa League football match Shakhtar Donetsk vs Plzen on February 27, 2014
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