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Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has enjoyed a spectacular start with Gremio.

Costa was signed to replace fellow veteran Luis Suarez, who left last year for Inter Miami.

His beginning has been superb: In four matches in all competitions, the Brazilian, also a Spain international (24 caps, 10 goals) has scored 5 times, all in just 291 minutes.

If I score more goals than Surez, they (the leaders) will have to pay more (laughs)!" joked Costa.

Interestingly played with Suarez at Atletico.

This article first appeared on Tribal Football and was syndicated with permission.

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