Chelsea keen to hand Diego Costa a contract extension to scare off former club Atletico Madrid

Daily Mail | November 13, 2016

Spanish daily sports newspaper Diario AS have reported that Chelsea want to extend and improve Diego Costa's contract in light of interest from former club Atletico Madrid.

The 28-year-old Brazilian-born Spain international has been in scintillating form for the Blues this season, scoring nine goals in 13 appearances in all competitions.

And Antonio Conte - who took charge of Chelsea this summer - is said to be intent on keeping one of his prized assets and warning off Diego Simeone's Atleti.

Spanish daily sports newspaper Diario AS' frontpage on Sunday — Spanish daily sports newspapers Diario AS and Mundo Deportivo's Sunday frontpages

Mundo Deportivo covered Spain's win over Macedonia

Chelsea want to extend and improve Diego Costa's contract after a fine start to the season

Costau00a0trains separately during Spain's practice session in Las Rozas on Wednesday — Costa trains separately during Spain's practice session in Las Rozas on Wednesday

Costa scores from the penalty spot against Chelsea while playing for ex-club Atletico Madrid

Chelsea's Italian manager Antonio Conte is said to be intent on keeping striker Costa

AS' story is headlined, 'Blindaje Anti Atleti Para Diego Costa' meaning, 'Anti-Atleti Protection For Diego Costa' in Spanish.