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Diego Costa dampens China transfer talk with Atletico Madrid 'only' alternative to Chelsea

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Chelsea striker Diego Costa says Atletico Madrid are the only club he would be willing to join if the Blues decide to sell him this summer.

The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent months, with a big-money transfer to the Chinese Super League touted as a possible destination.

However, the 28-year-old has poured cold water on the suggestion he is keen to secure a switch to the Far East.

Costa is adamant he wants to either stay at Chelsea or return to former club Atletico if Antonio Conte deems him surplus to requirements.

Speaking after Chelsea's defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup final, Costa told Spanish media: "There is only one team I'd go to if I have to leave here, only one.

"I have no intention of leaving, I'm very happy here, I have two years on my contract, but if the club want to sell me there is one club I would go to.

"Everybody knows the club I like. Atletico? Yes, everybody knows that, there's no problem.

"I will remain (at Chelsea) if there is intention from the club and the coach for me to stay, but if they want to sell me to bring in another striker, I will go."

Costa, who joined Chelsea from Atletico in 2014, also suggested his international prospects could play a part in his future at club level.

"I'm very calm, the only conversation I've had is with the club, for them to call my people to know what's going to happen.

"I'm going to choose my future, not them. I'm not going to change one city and country for another if it's not Spain.

"If the club really want to sell me, there's only one team for me.

"People talk too much about China. There's a World Cup (in 2018) and if I go to China I won't play in it."