Returning Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has backed new team-mate Diego Costa to be a success in the Premier League.
The Spain international joined the club in a 32million deal from Atletico Madrid, while Drogba penned a one-year deal last week.
And the Ivory Coast international has seen enough of Costa to believe he will be a hit in the English top-flight.
“I’ve been watching Diego play over the last few years and the first time I saw him I really liked him as a player,” Drogba was quoted as saying by ESPNFC.
I like his character, he’s solid, he can score goals and he’s also technically gifted. He likes people to respect him and that’s important.
The Blues have signed Felipe Luis and Cesc Fabregas along with the aforementioned duo, and Drogba is impressed by the squad manager Jose Mourinho has assembled.
“It was very important for us to buy these players, they are all good signings,” he added.
“To have Cesc with us, I think he’ll understand it’s better to be with us than against us.”
“They are good players and I hope they will bring their talent and experience to the team.”
