Chelsea's Diego Costa has 'many offers' but it's unlikely he'll move to China, reveals striker's brother

Offers | Diego Costa's future at Chelsea remains uncertain
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Vaishali Bhardwaj13 June 2017

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has "many offers" but is unlikely to leave Stamford Bridge for a move to China this summer, according to the 28-year-old's brother.

Costa saw a big-money move to China fall through in January while his former club Atletico, who are keen to bring the 28-year-old back to the Vicente Calderon, cannot register new players until January 2018 because of a transfer ban.

AC Milan are also thought to be interested in Costa - who scored 20 Premier League goals for title winners Chelsea last term - and have opened talks with his agent Jorge Mendes about a potential switch to the San Siro.

But despite several clubs being interested in the Chelsea striker, his brother Jair Costa revealed that top of his sibling's priorities is to ensure he makes Spain's squad for next year's World Cup - ruling out a move to China this summer.

Asked about the possibility of seeing his brother play for Brazilian club Palmeiras, Jair Costa told Yahoo Esportes: "To be honest, now, I find it very difficult. Many friends called me in the last hours to ask about it, but Diego did not comment on that.

"Diego, fortunately, has many offers. I cannot say how many there are, but they exist."

When then asked about his brother moving to China, Jair Costa said: "I think it’s very unlikely, because there is the World Cup next year and Diego Costa wants to be there."

He added: "Diego has a great affection for Atletico, but there is nothing certain so far. We have to wait and see what will happen."

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