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Diego Costa 'will NOT extend his contract with Atletico Madrid and could leave in January' – meaning striker will miss out on Champions League reunion with Chelsea

Diego Costa's time at Atletico Madrid is coming to an end and he could be allowed to leave as early as next month with just six months left on his current deal, according to reports.

The 32-year-old has only made seven appearances this season following a string of injuries while he has faced tough competition for minutes up top against the likes of Luis Suarez and Joao Felix.

Having entered the final year of his deal, Atletico have decided not to offer Costa a new deal which will allow him to leave on a free next summer, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.