Jackson Martinez's exit from Atletico Madrid has paved the way for Diego Costa to return to the club in the summer, according to a Spanish report.
Colombia international Martinez only arrived at the Vicente Calderon last summer, but earlier today it was confirmed that he had switched to Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande in a deal thought to be worth £31m.
Marca has since claimed that Atletico will now use some of those funds to tempt Costa back to the Spanish capital.
The 27-year-old found the net on 64 occasions during his three-season stint with Los Rojiblancos prior to his departure for Chelsea in 2014.
Recent speculation has claimed that the West Londoners will consider offers for the centre-forward, particularly from those clubs that are based overseas.
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Liam Apicella
Liam Apicella
