In recent hours there has been a lot of talk about the future of Diego Costa, the 35-year-old veteran forward who is currently a free agent after having concluded his relationship with Botafogo.
According to the Brazilian press, “Lizard” Costa was of strong interest to Palmeiras, a club that, according to its own coach, Abel Ferreira, is looking in the market for a striker with experience in the Brasileirão, who is an “area mouse.” and that he was a veteran capable of transmitting knowledge to the younger ones.
🟢🇧🇷 Diego Costa could return to Brazil once again as his camp has been in direct contact with Palmeiras in the recent days.
Discussions taking place for former Chelsea and Atléti striker joining Palmeiras. pic.twitter.com/6GAYEG6qgv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 29, 2024
Therefore, by fulfilling all these characteristics, the signing of Diego Costa for Verdão seemed destined to be fulfilled, especially knowing that Costa himself “dreamed” of wearing the Palmeiras shirt one day. However, reports are now coming from Brazil that the club’s board of directors have ruled out the player.
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Palmeiras rules out Diego Costa for sporting and disciplinary reasons
Media such as TNT Sports Brasil and ESPN Brasil agree that the Palmeiras board has ruled out Diego Costa for two main reasons:
- His age and profile, which is far from Verdão’s transfer policy
- His disciplinary problems in Botafogo and Atlético-MG
Según informó @TNTSportsBR, Diego Costa fue ofrecido a Palmeiras pero la dirigencia RECHAZÓ su incorporación ❌
🇧🇷 El Lagarto está libre tras su paso por Botafogo en el segundo semestre de 2023 pic.twitter.com/OQNJVmwDPw
— TNT Sports Argentina (@TNTSportsAR) January 30, 2024
In principle, Palmeiras believes that Costa’s age does not go hand in hand with the transfer policy that has given so much success in recent times, since Palmeiras opts to sign younger players with potential and the possibility of being resold.
Another factor that weighed heavily when making the decision would be his explosive and conflictive personality, which earned him problems and controversies in his recent stages at Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo.
