Diego Costa has been playing five-a-side with friends in Brazil during Chelsea exile

By Allan Valente

See Diego Costa in action as he plays a game of five-a-side with his friends in Brazil

Diego Costa has been spotted playing five-a-side with friends in Brazil as his Chelsea absence continues.

The striker, who is currently staying away from Stamford Bridge in a bid to force through a transfer to former club Atletico Madrid, was captured on video in his hometown of Lagarto playing with friends.

Costa is seen scoring a couple of goals and going on a mazy run in the video before offering one of his team-mates a bit of advice.

The 28-year-old has pleaded with Chelsea to lower their asking price for him so he can return to Atleti and has also accused the club of treating him "like a criminal" - a claim laughed off by Antonio Conte.

He has also taken to Instagram recently to prove his fitness while wearing Chelsea shorts.

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Costa joined Chelsea in a £32m deal in 2014 and has won two Premier League titles and a League Cup during his time in London.

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Watch the above video to see Diego Costa playing five-a-side with his friends in Brazil.

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