Kerry Dixon confident Costa can be Chelsea legend

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has all the potential to become a club legend according to Kerry Dixon, so long as he doesn’t get tempted away from Stamford Bridge.

Costa has become a well-loved figure with the Blues, instrumental in their 2014-15 Premier League title success in just his first season in English football, racking up 20 top-flight goals in the process.

And while he struggled alongside his teammates last-season, the Spanish international has returned to his destructive best under Antonio Conte with 20 goals to his name in all competitions this term, from just 31 games.

But Dixon – who himself spent almost a decade in West London as a player – believes there is plenty more to come from the 28-year-old.

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That’s as long as he can resist the allure of overseas football, with Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Quanjian among those vying for his signature after a £90million offer in January.

“The term legend is bandied around very easily. Diego has had a couple of decent seasons,” Dixon said.

“You have to serve your time and prove yourself to the fans and be consistent over the years. You don’t come here for two or three years and become a legend.

“He’s a wonderful player. I hope he does go on and achieve legendary status at the club by staying and seeing out his career [at Chelsea].

“Over the years Chelsea have had some wonderful players come and grace the turf. Legendary status is for fans to decide.”