Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa has once again spoke of his desire to join Chelsea and believes Jose Mourinho remains one of the best managers around.
The Brazilian was linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January but Chelsea decided to sign Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina instead, however, links continue, prompting speculation about a potential summer move.
La Liga side Barcelona have also been interested and were in attendance as the Shakhtar took on Bayern Munich earlier this week in the Champions League at Allianz Arena.
However, Costa, has once again spoke of his desire to join Chelsea, speaking in an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo.
“I’d be really interested in moving to Chelsea – not only because everything Willian tells me about the club, but because I think that I’d be able to achieve everything I want having someone like Jose Mourinho by my side,” he said.
“Since I left Brazil, I have worked with a marvellous coach [Mircea Lucescu] and got an idea of how much influence such a good professional can have in your football. Now I think it’s time to try a new philosophy and I’m sure that Mourinho’s is the best around. He’s always fighting for trophies.
“Besides that, I’d have the chance to play in the Premier League, the best league in the world. What really impresses me is that you never know which team will win – that’s a factor that always keeps athletes motivated.”