When Chelsea were drawn against Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League this week, many Chelsea fans automatically thought about a reunion with a former player.
Diego Costa spent three good seasons at Chelsea, and Blues fans have a real affection for the striker who became a cult hero.
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Things didn’t end well though and the Spanish international fell out with Antonio Conte and headed back to La Liga to re-join Atletico Madrid.
Costa has been nursing a rare blood clot injury in his leg, but Marca are reporting that he aims to return now in time to face his former club in Europe.
Further to this, his club have tweeted a picture of Costa in training today simply saying ‘back.’ An image that will send chills down Chelsea spines.
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🔴⚪ #AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/36LdWwRMHg
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) December 17, 2020
It will be an emotional return for both parties though, Costa had a good time in London and scored many good and important goals.
