Chelsea are marching towards the English Premier League with the help of their stern defense and lethal attack. However, the latter is in grave danger, as reports claim that Diego Costa has already agreed to a London exit.
The Spaniard has long been linked with a Stamford Bridge exit. The arrival of Antonio Conte over the summer sparked rumors of a return to Atletico Madrid, a speculation which the player himself confirmed to be true.
Later, the player had a bust-up with the manager amid an alleged bid from China, with the Italian tactician angrily telling the striker to take up the Far-East offer. Cadena Ser now claim that Costa has already agreed to a Chinese Super League move.
The forward was ready to quit Stamford Bridge in January, having grown sick of life in the English capital. However, a move was blocked by the Blues as they were not willing to lose their top-scorer mid-way through the season. A summer exit is on the horizon.
The 28-year-old stands to earn a staggering €30-per-year salary from his Chinese suitors, which the article didn’t name. Chelsea will reportedly earn €85m from the sale.
Alvaro Morata will be his likely replacement, as Conte remains an admirer of the Real Madrid striker. The Italian will probably return back for the Blancos forward in the upcoming transfer window.
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