Diego Costa insists he won't return to Chelsea and will eventually end up back with Atletico Madrid.

Costa left Atleti for Chelsea in 2014 and has two seasons remaining on his contract.

Antonio Conte informed Costa he wouldn't be in his plans for the 17-18 season, but he was asked to return to the club to train and possibly play.

“My destination is already set,” Costa said. “I must return to Atlético Madrid next season. “It turns out that there is the impasse that Chelsea does not want to release me. But I believe that this situation will be resolved now on my return to Spain.”

Costa won't be able to play for Atleti until January when their transfer ban is lifted.

“If I’m off, I’m going to the club I want to go to – not the club that’s paying the most,” he said. “I want the deal with Atlético resolved this month. My idea would be to go to Madrid, train there, get in the best physical shape and be ready to fire ahead of the World Cup. Simeone wants me. It is very clear. I have always had a bond with him. The fans and people love me there. They respect me. They see me as a person and a footballer.”