THE RETURN Chelsea forward Diego Costa ‘back in London’ as team-mates reckon he’s ready to return to club and take his punishment
DIEGO COSTA is reportedly back in London and willing to call a truce with Chelsea over his ongoing transfer feud.
Spanish newspaper Marca claims Costa has flown back from Brazil as he looks to force through a return to Atletico Madrid.
And the Telegraph adds that fellow Chelsea team-mates believe the striker is now set to return to the club and take his punishment in a bid to help seal a move to Spain in January.
Costa has been AWOL in Brazil ever since being told by Antonio Conte – via text message – that he was no longer part of his plans.
The Brazilian claimed he was being treated like “criminal” after being told to return to London and train with the development squad.
But despite claiming he would rather stack up a year’s worth of fines rather than submit to Conte’s conditions, it now seems Costa may be ready to wave the white flag.
His shenanigans earlier this summer will surely have played a part in Chelsea’s refusal to let him return to Atletico Madrid on the cheap.
And with the Spaniards now looking to complete a deal ahead of the January transfer window, Costa’s exit could become easier if he complies with Chelsea’s wishes for the next six months.