1. He Is Chelsea's Second Most Expensive Signing In History
Ever since the takeover of Roman Abramovich in 2003, a princely sum has been spent by the Russian oligarch on improving the Blues' stadia and training facilities and buying in new players. Money has not been an object for Chelsea in recent transfer windows, with millions of pounds being lavished on new recruits. In 2006, £30 million was shelled out on Andriy Shevchenko, while £32 million was paid to Lille in 2012 for the services of Eden Hazard. With Chelsea splashing the cash once again this summer, the £32 million spent on the acquisition of Costa makes the Brazilian the joint-second-most expensive signing in the club's history. That sum falls well short of the £50 million the Blues spent to make Fernando Torres their most expensive signing ever, and it remains to be seen if Costa will live up to his price-tag or become another big-money flop. But one thing's for certain - in Costa, Chelsea have a player capable of taking them to the next level. Chelsea fans - do you think Diego Costa is a good signing? Let us know in the comment section, below.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
