The striker has rubbished reports that he is unhappy at Stamford Bridge and wants to return to Atletico Madrid, insisting he loves being at the west London club
Diego Costa has moved to reassure Chelsea fans that he is going nowhere this summer.
The Spain international netted 20 goals in his debut Premier League campaign, but reports emerged on Monday linking him with a move back to former club Atletico Madrid.
Speaking after the Blues’ 1-0 victory over Sydney FC in Australia on Tuesday, Costa rejected such rumours and insisted he ‘loves’ being at Chelsea.
“[It is] quite a simple answer,” the striker told Chelsea TV. “It’s always a bit more difficult in the first season for adaptation, but I have no reason to leave this place, I love it, the fans love me and I want to stay.”
Costa played 41 minutes of Chelsea’s friendly with Sydney before being replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek just before half-time.
The substitution was merely a precaution after Costa’s injury troubles this term, and the player himself said he welcomed the game time.
“I was glad to play,” Costa added. “I’ve been injured for a while, it’s important to play and I was really glad to get a game in before finishing for the season.
“It’s an amazing experience, two different cultures, firstly in Thailand [where Chelsea played Thailand All-Stars in Bangkok] and here in Australia. I have memories from this tour I will take with me for the rest of my life.”
Costa’s goals and performances helped Chelsea wrap up the Premier League title and League Cup this term.
And the 26-year-old claims he is pleased with how the season turned out.
“It’s really good to come in the first season and win two things,” he said. “It’s really important and next year I’ll be ready to come back and hopefully win a couple more trophies.”
Source: Goal
