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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone insists Kevin Gameiro's form has made up for failure to sign Diego Costa: 'He has been better than just his goals'

Diego Simeone insists he is happy with the performances of Kevin Gameiro after missing out on No 1 target Diego Costa last summer.

Atletico Madrid completed a £28million move for the France international after failing to bring Costa back to the Vicente Calderon from Chelsea.

And Simeone, who has seen Gameiro score 10 goals in 26 La Liga appearances this term, believes there is more to come from the former Sevilla striker.

Atletico Madrid striker Kevin Gameiro gets away from Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi on Sunday
Atletico Madrid striker Kevin Gameiro gets away from Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi on Sunday
Atletico tried to re-sign Diego Costa from Chelsea last summer but could not get a deal done
Atletico tried to re-sign Diego Costa from Chelsea last summer but could not get a deal done

'For me it is what I imagined from him, he has 14 goals and I expect even more,' Simeone told AS.