Spanish La Liga giants, Atlético de Madrid and Diego Costa have reached an agreement for the termination of the striker’s contract.
The striker’s contract was due to expire on June 30, 2021.
But he asked to leave the club for personal reasons a few days ago according to a club statement on Tuesday.
The statement disclosed that Costa signed the termination of his contract on Tuesday.
The club wished the former Chelsea striker the best of luck in the next stage of his professional career.
Since Costa arrived at Atletico in 2006 at the young age of 17, the forward played 215 official matches in two stages, scoring 83 goals and providing 36 assists.
During his time at the club, he won one LaLiga title (2013-14), one Copa del Rey (2013), one Europa League (2018) and two UEFA Super Cups (2010 and 2018).
“We spoke about his personal issues and the club wanted to help him without harming its own interests and we feel better now we have resolved the issue.
“He felt the need to find a new challenge, and I’m sure wherever he goes he will do well, because he’s a fighter.” Simeone said
Costa originally joined Atletico in 2006 aged just 17 and scored 43 goals in 94 appearances for the club between 2010 and 2014.
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He helped Simeone’s side to the Spanish title in 2014 with 27 goals but missed out on that year’s Champions League with an extra-time defeat to Real Madrid in Lisbon.
“The club thanks Diego Costa for his dedication during these years and wishes him well in the next stage of his professional career,” Atletico added in the statement.
It means the 32-year-old will now be able to join a new club on a free transfer in the January transfer window.
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