Atletico Madrid He wants to leave
Just more than 24 hours earlier Atletico Madrid play their last game of the year against Getafe, Diego CostaThe situation remains unresolved. On Tuesday, for the second day in a row, the Brazilian-born striker did not show up for training as he continues to look for an agreement with the club to end his contract.
Within the club, there is a lot of grief about the timing of this Costa‘s announcement. However, they would consider letting him switch for free if he doesn’t join a direct competitor.
There is an acceptance at the club that they would be willing to let him join a club in Brazil, or even a European team Benfica or Arsenal, with whom he has been connected in the past.
But Atletico want to avoid having their own Luis Suarez and Barcelonatype of situation, which is why, as El Mundo reported, they want to reach an agreement with the player who will prevent him from joining a Champions League or LaLiga Santander rival. If that happens, they want him to pay 25 million euros.
At first, CostaThe decision to leave was made for family reasons. The attacker had to solve problems in Brazil and he wanted to decide freely about his future.
Atletico are happy he is leaving, as long as it is not to join a competitor, so they want to put some restrictions.
Although a solution is being sought, the club has not ruled it out Costa could reconsider his decision and stay with the club until June when his contract expires.