Chelsea manager Antonio Conte informed Diego Costa in January that his career at the club had ended
In a significant move for English football, Chelsea are on the brink of securing the signing of striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid. The transfer, valued at around £60million, is not affected by Atletico Madrid's ban on signing players until January 2018.
Morata, a young player with a wealth of experience under his belt, having played for Juventus and Real Madrid, is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the Chelsea frontline. Antonio Conte, Chelsea's manager, has expressed his belief that Morata can add something different to the team.
Meanwhile, Diego Costa's future at Chelsea seems uncertain. The Spanish forward, who helped Chelsea win the Premier League title and scored in the FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal last season, is currently a free agent after Atletico Madrid cancelled his contract by mutual consent in late July 2025. His desire for a new challenge ended his second spell at the club early.
It appears that since then, Costa's career path has shifted away from Chelsea. There is no indication that he is affected by Atletico's administrative issues such as transfer bans, and there are no credible reports suggesting he is returning to Chelsea. Costa's reported interest in a return to Atletico Madrid indicates his potential next destination.
Last season, Costa missed games due to speculation over a move to China and disagreements over his recovery from a back problem. He has not travelled with the Chelsea squad for their pre-season tour of Asia.
Alvaro Morata, on the other hand, has already had a successful season with Real Madrid, scoring 20 goals as they won both LaLiga and Champions League. His impressive form at the Spanish giants, along with his previous collaboration with Conte at Juventus, makes him an exciting addition to the Chelsea squad.
Antonio Conte has also expressed his approval of Morata's transfer to Chelsea, stating that it is a good signing for the club. The transfer of Morata to Chelsea is not related to Diego Costa's situation, and it seems that Costa's future at Stamford Bridge is unlikely.
In January, Conte stated that Diego Costa was not part of the club's plans. Costa had reportedly sought a significant new contract from Chelsea, but it appears that his career path has since moved away from the London club.
As the football season approaches, the transfer saga surrounding Diego Costa and the arrival of Alvaro Morata promises to add an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming campaign.
- Alvaro Morata, with his proven track record in European leagues, particularly in the Premier League through his time at Juventus, is set to join Chelsea, adding a new dimension to their football squad.
- Despite the uncertainty surrounding Diego Costa's future at Chelsea, the Premier League club is not waiting for him as they actively pursue the signing of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, a transfer that is expected to bring fresh talent to the frontline.
