LONDON. — Chelsea are on the brink of signing striker Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid after they met the buyout clause to buy the Spanish forward. The West London club have acted quickly this summer to secure Jose Mourinho’s principal summer target and Chelsea have today announced that a deal has been agreed with the Spanish club.

It is understood that the player’s release clause at Atletico is in the region of £32million. A statement read: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Diego Costa, with Chelsea meeting the buy-out clause for the Spanish international. — Mailonline.

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