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Douglas Costa: 'I could have joined Chelsea in January'

Douglas Costa reveals that he was in contact with Chelsea during the January transfer window.

Shakhtar Donestsk star Douglas Costa has revealed that Chelsea were interested in a possible January transfer swoop for him.

Costa has been regularly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge and, according to Goal.com, the Blues were looking at a deal for the Brazilian midfielder before turning to Fiorentina's Juan Cuadrado.

"Yes, I had a contact [with Chelsea] and the chance to work with a coach like Jose Mourinho always motivates a player," Costa told the official Copa America website.

"I am very grateful for the kindness he showed with me. He is a very smart coach and who won [trophies] wherever he has gone."

Chelsea can win their first silverware of the season if they beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Capital One Cup Final on Sunday.

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