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Chelsea News: Abramovich wants Guardiola, former midfielder retires, Costa replacement
EXPRESS SPORT brings you all the latest news from Stamford Bridge.
Diego Costa has been linked with a return to Atletico Madrid
Roman Abramovich is willing to pull out all the stops to land Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola.
The Spaniard will leave the German champions at the end of the season and widespread reports suggest he will be heading to Manchester City.
But Express Sport understands the Russian owner is willing to beat City to his signature by offering him a contract worth more than £17million a year.
A source close to Abramovich said: "Pep is the man that Roman wants. He is still the No 1 choice."
Former Chelsea midfielder Damien Duff has announced his retirement from football after 20 years in the game.