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| Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has ruled out a move for Diego Costa |
ATLETICO MADRID president Enrique Cerezo has ruled out the possibility of Diego Costa returning to his former club in January.
Costa has endured a torrid season as Chelsea have struggled this year, but the Spain striker was restored to the first team by Jose Mourinho for the Champions League clash with Porto.
The 27-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge for £32million from Atletico in 2014, and scored 20 goals in his first season to help the Blues to the title.
But his dip in form has seen him linked with a move back to his former club, and the striker dropped a huge hint that he is ready to quit Chelsea.
Asked about the possibility of following his close friend Filipe Luis back to the Spanish capital after the 27-year-old said: "You never know - look where Filipe Luis is now. Life is full of surprises."
However Atletico president Cerezo suggested there was little chance of a move for the Chelsea striker when the transfer window opens.
He said: "It's complicated for Atletico to make signings this winter.
"When asked about Costa leaving the door open to a return, Cerezo said: "Then close the door, because it's cold."
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