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Agent Jorge Mendes 'working hard' on Diego Costa's Atletico Madrid return from Chelsea

Diego Costa should 'respect the badge' of Chelsea, says Atletico Madrid's Gabi
Image: Nothing has yet been agreed between the Blues and Atletico

Diego Costa's agent Jorge Mendes is working hard to end the drama surrounding the Chelsea striker and broker his return to Atletico Madrid, Sky Sports News understands.

Negotiations are ongoing over the 28-year-old's exit from Stamford Bridge, but despite reports in Spain, nothing has yet been agreed between the Blues and Atletico - the club from which signed Costa in a £32million deal in 2014.

Spain international Costa has accused the club of treating him "like a criminal" - a suggestion laughed off by boss Antonio Conte last week ahead of their clash with Tottenham, live on Sky Sports Football.

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Chelsea are understood to want £50m for the striker and Costa told ESPN Brazil on Friday that Atletico were offering more than they sold him for three years ago.

Other clubs are still interested but, so far, Costa only wants Atletico and has stated so publicly since the summer.

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WATCH: Diego Costa insists he will not return to London to train with Chelsea

Costa has not returned to Chelsea since they lifted the Premier League title in May and remains in self-imposed exile in his native Brazil, despite his club insisting he meets his contractual obligations to get fit and make himself available for selection.

Costa was pictured last week training by himself wearing a pair of Chelsea shorts, but he has said he does not intend to return to their Cobham training base.

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