Chelsea are interested in signing the Portuguese international goalkeeper, Diogo Costa.
The 26-year-old has been a key player for Porto and has impressed with Portugal at the World Cup. According to a report from TSF, Chelsea are now hoping to secure his signature and manager Xabi Alonso is an admirer of the player.
Costa was also linked with Liverpool a few months ago.
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Chelsea need Diogo Costa
It is no secret that Chelsea needs an upgrade in goal, and the Portuguese International could be an excellent acquisition. He has a €60 million release clause in his contract, and Chelsea have the finances to get the deal done.
The report claims that their interest has intensified after Costa’s performances in the World Cup. It remains to be seen whether they can negotiate a deal with Porto. If they are prepared to pay the release close, the transfer should be straightforward. Porto will be powerless to stop him from leaving.
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Costa could fancy a big move
The opportunity to join Chelsea could be exciting for the 26-year-old goalkeeper. It would be a step up in his career, and he would get to play for one of the world’s biggest clubs. He has consistently shown his quality in Portugal, and this could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge.
He has the ability to succeed in the Premier League, and he will look to establish himself as a key player for Chelsea if the move goes through. The €60 million asking price might seem high right now, but the player is only 26 and could sort out the Chelsea goalkeeping position for the foreseeable future.
Chelsea had a disappointing campaign last year, and they missed out on European football. They need quality players to bounce back strongly.
I am sure thousands of Chelsea fans worldwide are still waiting for the club to make some world class signing. The Board must be ready to make a sacrifice now and pay more than they would normally do. This is because we have no champion league or European competitions this time. The best players want Europe. We need to persuade to bring them down. Note that if you fail to correct now, you may not do it soon.
It is exactly what I as a chelsea fun love to hear and not only hearing but to see it happen, and I thing it will be a dream come true for me to see Diogo Costa start every match in blue at West London in 2026/27. If it happens and (I see it happening 100%) we shall lift many trophys next season.
It is my prayer that if the board, offloads the likes of Gittens, Garnajo, Delap, Badiashil, Jorgensen, Sanches Gusto, Guiu and brings in the likes of Kvaratskhelia, Diogo Costa, Maxence and Dusan or Quinones we shall lift up the a EPL for uncountable times.
My dream first XI for 2026/27: Diogo, James, Levi, Maxence, Palestra, Moi, Joao Pedro, Palmer Estevao, Quenda Quinones. It is over for us chelsea fans to see it happen let`s wait.
If chelsea board lands Diogo in time then they should not waste time to go for free agent Dusan and chop off Delap