Diego Costa, ex-Atlético Mineiro, has not played since 2021, but he agreed with a Premier League team and will continue his career at the age of 33; check details
Diego Costa, ex-Atletico Mineirois back to Premier League. After being without a club after the end of the 2021 season, the striker took time to choose his destiny, but decided to defend the colors of the Wolverhampton. Even with the transfer window closed, the striker could still be registered, as he was free on the ball market.
The ex-Atlético Mineiro striker was linked to several clubs in Brazil and also in Europe. After leaving Belo Horizonte, he approached reinforcing Corinthians, but negotiations did not progress. Then his name was linked to Rayo Vallecano, from Spain, but his hiring was also vetoed by the current coach of the Spanish club.
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After carrying out a series of physical exams and tests, Diego Costa settled with Premier League side Wolverhampton. The club is commanded by Bruno Lage and has a number of players who are Portuguese. That is, communication will not be a problem for the attacker. Also, this is not the first time he has played in the Premier League.
Diego Costa played at Chelsea for three seasons and was part of an important history for the English club. The striker won the Premier League on two occasions and also has an English League Cup on his resume in England. So it won’t be news for the experienced 33-year-old to play in the world’s top competition.
The striker, in addition to spells at Chelsea, also has a successful past at Atlético de Madrid. In fact, the Spanish team was his last in Europe. In 2021, he agreed to leave the Colchoneros, became free on the market and signed a contract with Atlético Mineiro. In Belo Horizonte he was important in the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil, where he won both national titles for the Galo commanded by Cuca.
Source: sportbuzz
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