After work permit problems, Diego Costa’s transfer to Wolves is complete.
Diego Costa’s move back to the Premier League is perfect. The 33-year-old attacker got his work permit at the second attempt and signed with Wolves until the end of the season.
There he should replace Sasa Kalajdzic. The former VfB striker moved to the island at the end of August for 18 million euros, but tore his cruciate ligament during his first appearance for the Wolves and threatens to be out until the end of the season.
Now the club has responded by signing Costa without a club. Between 2014 and 2018, the 24-time Spanish international played for Chelsea in the Premier League.
Premier League eligibility: Complicated points system for foreigners
However, the deal with Costa has been dragging on in the past few days because the 33-year-old initially did not receive a work permit. After a hearing, the responsible authorities gave the green light.
Since Brexit, a points system has applied to all non-Brits (except Irish) on the island, according to which a work permit for footballers for the Premier League and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th leagues is issued. To be able to play in the Premier League, you need 15 points, with 14 points a responsible committee decides.
The points are awarded according to appearances in youth and men’s national teams, successes in continental competitions and number of appearances for the club. The league strength also plays an important role. Costa was short of 15 points, having last played in Brazil and having been without a club since the beginning of the year.
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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as.
Source: Stern
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