Wolverhampton, led by the Portuguese Bruno Lage, made official on Monday the signing of Spanish international Diego Costa for this season, after the English Football Federation accepted an appeal related to his work visa.
“The Wolves have secured the signing of experienced international striker Diego Costa until the end of the 2022/23 season,” reads the English club’s official website.
The 33-year-old striker, born in Brazil but who has made 24 appearances and 10 goals for Spain, has not played since December 2021, which caused him to initially be denied a work visa.
“We are delighted to welcome Diego Costa to Wolves and back to the Premier League. A great winner, with a lot of experience at the highest level. He will bring something unique to our locker room and to the pitch,” British Emblem Chairman Jeff Shi said.
Diego Costa, who came to represent Sporting de Braga and Peñafiel at the beginning of his career, later became famous at Atlético de Madrid, although with a few seasons on loan to other Spanish clubs, before his first experience in England, at the Chelsea. between 2014 and 2018.
Source: TSF
