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Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid star Diego Costa is in talks to join LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano... and the Brazilian could make his debut against Manchester United

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa is currently in talks to join Rayo Vallecano, who face Manchester United in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.

The striker is currently a free agent after terminating his contract with Atletico Mineiro at the beginning of the year.

The 33-year-old netted four times in 19 appearances, as the club won a domestic double last season.

The 33-year-old netted four times in 19 appearances, as the club won a domestic double

The notoriously spiky Costa scored 52 Premier League goals in 89 appearances for Chelsea from 2014-2017, spearheading their title triumphs in 2015 and 2017 before falling out with then boss Antonio Conte and returning to Atletico Madrid.