Diego Costa could return to England... to play in the Championship!

Diego Costa has stepped out of the football media spotlight after ending his contract with Atletico Mineiro. The Brazilian striker has been away from the pitch for more than three months and without a team. However, he is about to do a 180.

As the 'Mirror' reported, the striker could return to England five seasons later. But this time it would be to do so in the Championship in the ranks of Birmingham, who are in the process of changing ownership.

The Brazilian already put up good numbers during his time at Chelsea, where he scored 58 goals in the 120 games in which he played for the Blues. However, his contribution decreased as the games went by.

Costa would be an express request from the man who, has every chance of becoming the team's new owner: Maxi Lopez. The club is still owned by Birmingham Sports Holdings Limited under Chinese majority shareholder Paul Suen. However, there is talk of selling a stake worth 35 million euros.