Diego Costa has taken to Facebook in order to thank Chelsea following his move to Atletico Madrid.

The troubled forward joined the Blues from Atletico back in 2014, but after being supposedly deemed surplus to requirements by manager Antonio Conte, the Spanish international has transferred back the other way for a fee believed to be around £50m.

Costa will join up with Atletico on January 1st when their transfer ban is lifted, and the striker has written a message to Chelsea and fans of the club to say goodbye.

Costa wrote on his Facebook page: “Some cycles begin while others end. My cycle at Chelsea began three years ago – three remarkable years in all aspects – and I will never forget it.”

“Two championship titles, a Community Shield, 120 matches, 59 goals and 24 assists later this cycle has ended. Not the way I would have wanted – far from it – but the best way possible.”

“The wonderful fans of such equally admirable club and all team-mates, as well as all clinical, administrative and logistics staff will remain forever in my mind and in my heart.”

“Will bring them with me with the certainty that I will always be by their side as well, and I’m sure they will understand the reason why this cycle of mine has now ended – because I could not lose faith in myself. Thank you Chelsea for everything!”

Thanks for the memories, Diego!