Diego Costa

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Still buzzing bros. Goddamn Chelsea with a real striker and this is just the beggining.

Competition = Scared.

[The Chels 2,502]

He's only 25 so I suspect that he will naturally improve as he reaches his peak years but I think it's unrealistic to expect (like I've read) Mourinho to improve him drastically because while they are both very similar in terms of their attitude and passion, we shouldn't forget that his current manager is Simeone, who just oozes passion. I doubt Costa would be playing this well without Simeone's management, so it will be interesting to see how he does fare away from him.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

Surely we cant keep gettin the striker situation wrong, hope his a hit

[Nike 373]

There goes my dream for cavani.

[The Chels 2,502]

There goes my dream for cavani.

We missed our chance for Cavani last year. Buying Napoli's best player and buying PSG's best (or one of) are two very different propositions.

[_007M_ 26]

i feel that costa may be new torres with the current MIDfielders ..

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

let Torres have 69

Lol, that would be a hit sales globally

[ANDRECHO 432]

i feel that costa may be new torres with the current MIDfielders ..

I feel that Costa could to help this midfielders .

[sdrcfc 461]

If we do sign Costa then we'll just be in need of a CM and LB for the starting line-up, hopefully we'll see Shaw and someone like Rakitic.

----------Courtois----------

-Azpi-Cahill-Terry-Shaw-

--------Matic-Rakitic(?)---

--Willian-Oscar-Hazard--

-----------Costa------------

That side just oozes quality; world class 11.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Even if he arrives, I wont get too excited, the striker history is terrible here in past few years...

Lets wait and see how he does, then we will talk, get excited and shit.

[LayZ 201]

If we do sign Costa then we'll just be in need of a CM and LB for the starting line-up, hopefully we'll see Shaw and someone like Rakitic.

----------Courtois----------

-Azpi-Cahill-Terry-Shaw-

--------Matic-Rakitic(?)---

--Willian-Oscar-Hazard--

-----------Costa------------

That side just oozes quality; world class 11.

On paper..

[Pizy 18,402]

Excited about Costa, but would anyone else be even more excited with a top class Matic partner like I would be? Being able to dominate sides in midfield would go a long way in helping Costa and our attacking players flourish.

[The Chels 2,502]

Excited about Costa, but would anyone else be even more excited with a top class Matic partner like I would be? Being able to dominate sides in midfield would go a long way in helping Costa and our attacking players flourish.

Yep probably because it would be a much more unexpected buy, while we all knew the club would buy a striker.

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Excited about Costa, but would anyone else be even more excited with a top class Matic partner like I would be? Being able to dominate sides in midfield would go a long way in helping Costa and our attacking players flourish.

Gundogan would be a dream

[gary gordon 1,777]

People comparing Costa to Torres have lost it. Forget about the stats, body language alone shows how Diego Costa will not fail at Chelsea. Torres plays most of the game with his hands by his side, shoulders slumped over, making runs into an open position only once the ball has already been shot, then waving his hands in the air like he was in that position all game. Torres takes 1 or 2 touches too many, Costa hits first time. Costa makes runs into the right position, Torres can't find that position if you marked it with a big red X.

[bluephoenix 1,126]

that was fast

[Chelsea? 892]

we need to move Oscar to the Pivot

[Nike 373]

Costa might not have Zlatan technique, Henry speed, Messi's agility or Adriano's rocket shot, but he strikes fear to the opposing CBs, which would allow the others to flourish. We've been missing that for years... (that includes Drogba twilight years at Chelsea).

I don't think we should expect him to be prolific, but moreso hardworking and strong.

Good transfer at a good price. My only concern with him is how many cards/suspensions will follow...