Atletico Madrid He wants to leave
Jmore than 24 hours before Atletico Madrid play their last game of the year against Getafe, Diego CostaThe situation remains unresolved. On Tuesday, for the second day in a row, the Brazilian striker did not show up for training, as he continues to seek an agreement with the club to terminate his contract.
Within the club, there is a lot of unhappiness at the moment Costaannouncement of. However, they would consider letting him go with a free transfer if he does not join a direct competitor.
There is an acceptance in the club that they would be willing to let him join a club in Brazil, or even a European team like this. Benfica or Arsenal, with whom he has been linked in the past.
But Athletic i want to avoid having my own Luis Suarez i Barcelonatype situation, which is why, as reported by El Mundo, they want to reach an agreement with the player that would prevent him from entering a rival of the Champions League or LaLiga Santander. If that happens, they want me to pay 25 million euros.
First, CostaThe decision to leave was motivated by family reasons. The striker had trouble resolving in Brazil and wanted to freely decide his future.
Athletic they are happy to leave, as long as it is not to join a competitor, so they want to set some restrictions.
While a resolution is being sought, the club has not ruled it out Costa he could reconsider his decision and remain at the club until June, when his contract expires.