Diego Costa has escalated speculation that he should be a part of Arsenal on a free switch after pronouncing the termination of his settlement with Atletico Mineiro.
The 33-year-old former Chelsea frontman had a a hit five-month stint with the Belo Horizonte membership, triumphing the Brasileiro (pinnacle flight) and additionally the Copa do Brasil in his time with them.
Costa to begin with signed a settlement until December 2022, following the termination of his deal at Atletico Madrid.
However, the experienced Spain international may be on the way returned to England, more than 4 years after he left Stamford Bridge.
Reports from South America closing week claimed that Mikel Arteta’s guys had been in discussions with the player. Atletico Mineiro director of football Rodrigo Caetano stronger the probabilities of the move happening by using admitting that Costa wanted to transport on.
And now the feisty attacker has announced his go out in an emotional good-bye message.
“Today, officially, I say good-bye to Atletico,” he wrote on Instagram. “I would like to thank all Massa Atleticana for all the guide and affection I received from the first to the closing day.
“Thank you a lot for being a part of my childhood dream of playing in Brazilian football and prevailing titles.
“I would also like to explicit my gratitude to the entire technical personnel, scientific branch, employees and especially to my teammates who helped me daily, always doing everything to make me feel cushty.
“The feeling that remains is gratitude to all of you Athleticans. Thank you and I want you all the fulfillment in the international!!!”
