01.07.2014 18:35 h
Chelsea agree Costa deal
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Chelsea have agreed to sign striker Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.
The Spain international had long been linked with a move to the London side and completion of the deal appears to be imminent after the Blues said they had met the buy-out clause for the 25-year-old forward.
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Diego Costa, with Chelsea meeting the buy-out clause for the Spanish international," said a statement on the club's website.