Atletico Madrid sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero is confident that duo Diego Costa and Koke will not be leaving the club this month, despite them being linked with moves to the English Premier League.
Madrid have been performing above expectations so far this season as they battle it out at the top with giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, but with such reward comes a lot of interest in their star players, and that has happened with striker Costa and midfielder Koke.
The duo have been heavily linked with moves to the Premier League with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all interested in at least one of them, but Caminero is confident that he can keep hold of his stars until the end of the season at least.
“The player has a clause of 38 millions euros and the big clubs in England know this,” he is quoted by Marca.
“Diego Costa has matured and is smart when it comes to decision making.
“Right now, Costa does not think of leaving, he is hooked on Atletico. He has re-signed a deal that is important, I am confident he will continue with us.
“I’m not surprised with this subject.
“He is a player who has improved considerably. It has also made it into the Spain squad and that puts you in the spotlight and opens more eyes.
“Koke will be with us for many years. I am convinced,” he concluded.
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
