Diego Costa has promised Chelsea fans he will make amends
for his part in the club's elimination from the UEFA Champions League last
season.
Chelsea completed the signing of the Spain international
from La Liga champions Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal last month.
The 25-year-old was top scorer for Diego Simeone's men
last term and his penalty in the Champions League semi-final second-leg tie at
Stamford Bridge helped Atletico to a 3-1 win on the night and on aggregate.
Having enjoyed success with Atletico, Costa is aware he
has to prove himself in a new environment.
"Now I can say I'm really sorry for the part I
played in the game we won at Stamford Bridge," Costa is quoted as saying
by the British media.
"I remember the atmosphere and the passion of the
supporters. They stayed right until the end, getting behind their team, even
though it was unlikely they could win after we scored two quick goals. I liked
that.
"I hope my actions on the pitch and my feet will do
the talking. All I can say is I love playing hard and fairly. I want to
improve, not only as a player but as an individual, and I believe this is the
perfect place for me to do that
"Joining was an easy decision for me. We have some
of the best players in the world, the best manager in the world and it's a club
with great history. That's the reason I chose Chelsea and why I want to defend
this shirt."
Culled from Soccerway
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