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Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa signs for Atletico Mineiro on free transfer

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has signed for Atletico Mineiro on a free transfer.

The 32-year-old has reportedly committed to a contract that will see him remain with the Brazilian outfit until December 2022.

Costa spent the last eight months without a club, having decided to cut ties with Atletico Madrid midway through the 2020-21 campaign, and has opted to return to his country of birth after a 16-year career in European football.

What's been said?

Atletico Mineiro have confirmed the striker's arrival in an official statement on their website, which reads: "Diego Costa is a Galo player.