John Terry is surprised that no Premier League club signed former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.
Costa became a free agent after terminating his contract with Atletico Mineiro last month. He spent three seasons with Chelsea between 2014 and 2017, helping the club win two Premier League titles and a FA Cup.
He scored 59 league goals in 120 games for the Blues, and was widely considered one of the best strikers in English football during his time at Stamford Bridge. Costa made 19 appearances and scored five goals for Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro this season.
He helped them win the Copa do Brasil and Brasileiro this season before terminating his contract with the club. Many Premier League teams, including Arsenal and West Ham United, were linked with a lot of strikers recently. Terry was surprised that no club signed his former teammate.
"I can't believe @diegocosta hasn't been signed by a Premier League club? This man is a winner, and would make any team stronger,"said Terry on social media.
Arsenal parted ways with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last month. The Gabon striker joined Barcelona on a free transfer.
Aubameyang has been Arsenal's talisman, but didn't play for the Gunners since their 2-1 loss to Everton in December. He was frozen out of the first team by manager Mikel Arteta for disciplinary reasons, and was also stripped of the captain's armband.
Many believed Arsenal would sign Costa. The Gunners, though, didn't do so, despite their lack of firepower in attack.
Arsenal could struggle after not signing Diego Costa
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure has left Arsenal desperately short of options and quality in attack. Arsenal were linked with a move for Dusan Vlahovic, but the Serb joined Juventus.
Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are the club's only recognised strikers. However, they have scored just three Premier League goals between them this season. The duo's contracts are set to expire at the end of the season. So the Gunners' decision not to sign a proven striker like Costa is perplexing
Arsenal have lost their last four games across competitions, and are yet to score a goal this year. The Gunners currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League table, two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, albeit with a game in hand.
josilva877
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Costa tried for Chelsea
nuuemnpt
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idk if Arteta can coach a player like Diego Costa though....
cemabpruyz
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Then why has every club he’s been with since leaving Chelsea so glad to be rid of him. He’s washed up
Nopciknty
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Costa should become a reference, let your imagination go wild with that one. 😁
AmaniampongAtakora
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Eiii, Newcastle don't you need Diego Costa. He can even follow you to championship
Sisdeop
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apart from Jose.M any other coaches in EPL are scared of him ask A. Conte
betekotz
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Chelsea should sign him.
Meeaeituyz
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Costa is good, but he has a very strong attitudinal problem. it take only a rugged coach to manage such a player.
Bigfan193
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JT you’re absolutely right about that, except sometimes talent alone without character could hold you back. Just like we’ve seen many times from the likes of Mario Balotelli, Ousman Dembele, Anatauvic the list goes on.
Zesabclstu
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Yes keep signing Diego Costa
Adepsalm
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Arsenal need striking force but Arteta cant manage someone as Costa so take Arsenal outa the picture
Adepsalm
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Arsenal need striking force but Arteta cant manage someone Costa so take Arsenal outa the picture
roteiopsz
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That's true Terry, but, your friend could also leave the team in the middle of the season and be gone once he's dissatisfied with the manager. Few wanted to take that risk.