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Former Chelsea and Wolves striker Diego Costa joins Gremio on a free transfer as veteran stays in Brazil after short spell with Botafogo

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa will continue the twilight of his career in Brazil after completing a free transfer to Gremio.

The 35-year-old was without a club after his contract with fellow Brazilian side Botafogo was allowed to expire after a four-month spell.

Costa had previously spent a season with Wolves but failed to have anywhere near the impact in England that he did during his successful years with Chelsea in the prime of his career.

Gremio announced the news on Thursday night with a tweet that read: 'he is Spanish, but has Brazilian blood and titles wherever he has been!