DIEGO COSTA was all smiles in training today after returning to the Chelsea fold this week.
The Brazilian-born Spain international’s Stamford Bridge career was rumoured to be at an end following a mind-boggling offer from the Chinese Super League.
Reports also claimed Costa was left fuming after a bust-up with Blues fitness coach Julio Tous and boss Antonio Conte over an apparent back injury.
But all seems to be well at Cobham again as Costa was put through his paces during an icy training session on Friday morning.
Chelsea’s leading goalscorer was left out of the side which eased past Leicester 3-0 six days ago.
And Costa is now in line to return to the starting XI for the visit of Hull on Sunday.
Conte also confirmed his key forward has no intention of leaving this month, revealing: “[Costa] is very happy to play with us. I don’t see any problem.
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“I heard a lot of speculation about Diego, but now the most important thing is he trained with us this week, he does not have any pain in his back and can play.
“He is an important player for us and we all know this. When he stays in good form he has always played with me.”
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