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Atletico Madrid target Costa staying put at Chelsea

Diego Costa will not be leaving Chelsea this summer, according to a report from The Sun.

The Brazil-born Spanish striker has been heavily linked with a return to his adopted home country with former club Atletico Madrid showing considerable interest.

However, Costa reported to Chelsea's first pre-season training session at Cobham on Monday and reportedly looks in great condition.

A club source told The Sun that Costa, 27, is keen to stay in West London despite reports suggesting otherwise.

“He certainly looks in better shape than last year," said the Blues source.

“He is also not for sale. Diego is staying put."

Ruben Loftus-Cheek also posted an image of he and Costa which shows the star striker looking in decent nick on day 1 of summer training.

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