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Diego Costa: I'm closer to Chelsea than Atletico Madrid return

After defeat to Chile, Spain striker Diego Costa announced he expects to join Chelsea. The Atletico Madrid forward was asked about moving to London following Spain's World Cup elimination.

"My future is more there than at Atletico Madrid. This has been my home and I am very grateful," he said.

"Atletico Madrid has been my life, thanks to them I am here, I want to thank them."

Diego Costa also insists he'll continue playing for Spain after the World Cup.

"It is clear. I have a dream to achieve the same success that Spain has achieved in the past."

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