Spanish side Atletico Madrid have claimed that all reports saying Diego Costa to Chelsea is a done deal are false.
The La Liga leaders have spoken briefly about the reports in England claiming that a £32million deal was already in place for the Summer, and they believe that all reports are rubbish and no deal is in place as it stands.
Fighting for both the Champions League and the leauge title, Madrid are keen to keep most of the focus on the remaining games of the season, but after reports broke about the potential transfer, they have had to speak out about it and they have revealed that the news is rubbish.
A representative of the club confirmed that the stories are false and they have denied all reports suggesting the move is in place.
A further blow to Chelsea is the fact that Costa himself has said the stories are false, despite him putting on his instagram that he is moving to Chelsea.
When told about the reports linking him with the move, Costa replied with: ‘Yes? People say a lot of rubbish…’.
It is not understood whether this is an attempt from Madrid to put the transfer news in the background ahead of two massive matches or whether they genuinely believe they are keeping the Spaniard at the club.
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
