Real Madrid CF coach Xabi Alonso watches the La Liga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Real Madrid CF held at Montilivi Stadium in Girona, Spain on November 30, 2025. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Chelsea are interested in signing Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
The 26-year-old is a key player for Porto and impressed for Portugal at the World Cup. According to a report from TSF, Chelsea are currently interested in signing him and manager Xabi Alonso is also a fan of the player.
It’s no secret that Chelsea need an upgrade in goal, and the Portugal international could be a great signing. His contract has a release clause of 60 million euros, so Chelsea have the financial wherewithal to make a deal happen.
According to reports, their interest has increased following Costa’s performance at the World Cup. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to reach an agreement with Porto. If they are prepared to pay close to release, the transfer should be easy. Porto have no power to prevent him from leaving.
The opportunity to join Chelsea could be an exciting one for the 26-year-old goalkeeper. It would be a step up in his career and he would play for one of the biggest clubs in the world. He has always shown his quality in Portugal and now could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge.
He has the ability to succeed in the Premier League and would like to establish himself as a key player at Chelsea should a move go ahead. The €60 million asking price may seem like a lot at the moment, but the player is only 26 years old and could cement his place as Chelsea’s goalkeeper in the near future.
Chelsea had a disappointing season last year, missing out on European football. They need quality players to bounce back strongly.
