The Argentine says his side "did everything" they could to sign the Chelsea attacker, but says things have worked out fine even without him
Diego Simeone believes the form of Kevin Gameiro has softened the blow of failing to secure Diego Costa's signature in pre-season.
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Atletico Madrid were desperate to bring Costa in ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, but the striker remained with Chelsea and has helped the Blues climb to the top of the Premier League.
Simeone did manage to acquire Gameiro from Sevilla and the France international has repaid him with 14 goals in all competitions – a tally the Atletico boss expects to rise.