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Diego Costa to leave Chelsea: Atletico ramp up interest after Michy Batshuayi arrival
MICHY BATSHUAYI'S arrival at Chelsea has opened the door for Diego Costa to complete a move to Atletico Madrid, according to reports.
Diego Costa could reportedly be sold back to Atletico Madrid this summer
Batshuayi, 22, was yesterday confirmed as new manager Antonio Conte's first signing of the summer.
The Belgium international has cost Chelsea £33million and signed a five-year contract.
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Atletico have been linked with their former forward for weeks after it emerged Conte was seeking fresh recruits up front.
Costa endured a mixed season last term that culminated in him missing out on selection for Spain's Euro 2016 campaign.
The 27-year-old is reportedly open to a switch back to La Liga, although Chelsea will demand a higher fee than the £32m spent on the Brazil-born forward two years ago.
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