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Zola has 'no doubt' it was time for Costa to leave Chelsea

Selling the Spain international back to Atletico Madrid was the right decision according to the Blues legend

Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola believes the Premier League champions made the right decision selling Diego Costa as they benefit from the arrival of Alvaro Morata.

A deal reportedly worth €60 million will see Spain international striker Costa return to La Liga side Atletico Madrid in January, having fallen out with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

Costa helped Chelsea to two Premier League titles and EFL Cup silverware but Zola feels the 28-year-old's departure makes sense for the club especially after signing former Real Madrid forward Morata, who scored in Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League victory at Atletico.