Atletico Madrid He wants to leave the club
Diego Costa he did not train with his Atletico Madrid Monday as he finalizes his departure from the club.
The Brazilian-born striker reported the mattresses on Sunday he wants to end his contract six months earlier for family reasons, and his agreement extends until June 30.
Therefore, not having been present at the penultimate previous training session Athletic take Getafe, that much is clear Costathe intention not to stay. the Rojiblancos gave him permission to miss the session.
The year 2020 has not been easy for 32-year-olds. It started with a hernia problem, then came the pandemic and ended the 2019/20 campaign with the highest number of league goals in a season since returning to the club: five. A disappointing return for one Athletic front.
The 2020/21 season did not start with the best start Costa or, with Luis Suarezthe arrival indicated that he should play the second violin. He was not satisfied with this, although a muscle injury and a thrombosis prevented him from being able to expel the Uruguayan from the initial formation. So far this season, Costa has scored two goals.
Now, a family affair has forced him to ask the club if he can end his contract prematurely. Neither team seems likely to back down now, as indicated by their absence from training on Monday. It indicates everything Costasecond spell a Athletic it comes to an abrupt end.