Madrid : Diego Costa has decided to opt representing the Spanish national team than Brazil . The decision was made Atletico Madrid after signing an affidavit before a notary public appointed Spanish Football Federation ( RFEF ) .

" It was a difficult decision for all involved , to decide between the country of his birth and the country that has given everything , namely Spain , " Costa said in an interview with the official website Atleti as reported by Football Italia on Wednesday ( 10/30/2013 ) .

" I have considered and the right thing is to play for Spain because here is where I have achieved everything . "

" Everything I have in my life has been given to me by the state , which has a very special affection for me . Here I feel appreciated for what I do every day and feel the love of the people , " said Diego Costa .

" I want people to understand that there are moments I rejected Brazil . Was not how I see it . I just feel appreciated here , where I have made my career . I owe to this country . " This decision has been thought , but there is no rejection . I have family in Brazil , where I was born and where I will live when I stop playing football . Hopefully people will understand and respect that , "said Diego Costa .

Diego Costa is now the top scorer in La Liga on strengthening the chances of the Spanish national team . " Not everyone can defend this costume . This is an honor , something huge in the life of a footballer . From when ( Spain national team coach Vicente ) Del Bosque to call me and I can play five , 10 or 15 minutes , I will give everything because that's me , " he said .

" In my life , I have always worked to give everything in each team and the Spanish national team, I will give it all because they are a team from a country that has given me everything . I hope to contribute somehow . "