Chelsea join race for Diogo Costa, but FC Porto prize captain highly | OneFootball

Chelsea have joined the group of clubs closely monitoring the situation of Diogo Costa and have entered the race for the FC Porto goalkeeper.

The Portugal international is once again gaining prominence in the transfer market, at a time when his name continues to be linked with several European sides. Among the most relevant details circulating in this process is the existence of a release clause set at around £51 million, a figure that could serve as the basis for any formal approach.

At FC Porto, Diogo Costa remains one of the central figures in the squad and an asset of major sporting and financial importance for the structure led by André Villas-Boas. The goalkeeper’s recent rise in value, backed by consistent performances and international recognition, strengthens the Dragons’ negotiating position in this dossier.

Francesco Farioli, coach of the blue-and-white first team, also considers Diogo Costa an important part of the Porto group. A potential departure of the captain would therefore represent a major change in preparations for the new season.

For now, there have been no conclusive formal developments, but Chelsea’s interest adds further competition to a race that promises to continue shaping FC Porto’s market in the coming weeks.

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