Cerezo plays down Costa reports

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Atletico Madrid's president has played down rumours of a return for Diego Costa. EFE

After the Chelsea striker was snapped partying in an Atletico Madrid shirt while on holiday Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has moved to play down reports of an imminent move back to his former club.

In an interview with Spanish publication 'AS', Cerezo said: "Costa is a Chelsea player at the moment, and you know for a long time now that we cannot sign anyone."

"[Costa's Instagram] shows that shirts come in all different colours. Everyone can put on whichever ones they want."

"Diego is a magnificent player, a great player, he was in Spain for many years. He has had a good spell in England, learned English, English customs. "

"He will return to Spain someday... on holiday. Madrid is a lovely place to visit, if you have the money to enjoy it."

The 28-year-old has been heavily linked with a return to his former stomping ground and fresh rumours surfaced that a move was imminent after he was left out of Chelsea's pre-season tour squad.

Though, for now, it seems that Costa will not be heading back to the Spanish capital any time soon.

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