Diego Costa is poised for an emotional return to Atlético Madrid as Chelsea prepare to offload the Spain international following their Premier League title win.

Costa has been offered the opportunity to rejoin his former club and is expected to agree a move back to the Spanish capital, even though returning there will ensure he cannot play until January.

The Chelsea forward was informed by text message last month by Antonio Conte that he has no future at the club after a season plagued by fall-outs and disagreements despite his pivotal role in the title triumph. And Diego Simeone, the Atlético head coach, is determined to bring Costa back and Chelsea are open to the idea of finally releasing the troublesome forward after three turbulent years.