After a successful career in the old continent, Diego Costa landed for the first time in South American football in August 2021 to defend the colors of Atlético Mineiro. However, his time in the Brasileirão was cut short and at the beginning of the year, he became a free agent.
The former forward of the Spanish National Team had a contract with Galo until December 2022, but he did not adapt to the football of his native country and ended up finishing his contract almost a year in advance by mutual agreement with the club where he won the Brasileirão and the Copa de Brasil.
Since the first weeks he became a free agent, Costa has received offers from the most important leagues in the world, as well as exotic destinations, with impressive economic offers. Despite the wide range, he has not yet returned to the field.
This Sunday, Mundo Deportivo indicated that Rayo Vallecano is working hard to sign the Brazilian this summer. The idea of the Madrid team is to bring together the experienced player with Radamel Falcao García, who occupies a place in the squad.
The management of the LaLiga team has already had positive meetings with Costa in recent days, and there is optimism. The player's desire is to return to playing in Europe, and doing so in Madrid is an excellent option for him and his family. The club offers one million euros per year plus bonuses to sign him, a low salary, but it would not be decisive for the 33-year-old goalscorer.