Atletico Madrid Terminates The Contract of Diego Costa

Spanish striker, Diego Costa has officially left Atletico Madrid as a free agent following the termination of his contract. The statement was released on Tuesday morning which confirmed that the striker had requested his release and the club had agreed.

Aged 32, Costa has fallen from prominence at Atleti in recent times following the summer arrival of Luis Suarez from Barcelona, who is now the preferred central striker alongside Joao Felix in attack.

It is claimed that whilst personal reasons are the official reason for Costa wanting a move, his primary concern is a lack of first-team football, and would want guarantees at his next club.