“Transfer Trickery: How a False Diego Costa Rumor Spread Like Wildfire”
Every summer, people often turn to social media, especially Twitter, to start false transfer rumors. These are usually intended as pranks or jokes among friends, but sometimes they gain traction.
On July 31st, a Spanish-language account claimed that Diego Costa had agreed to return to Sevilla on loan. The rumor suggested that the deal was almost complete, with Aston Villa supposedly covering all of his wages.
Anyone who checked the account’s previous tweets or the replies could likely tell it was a prank. The claim that Villa would pay all of Costa’s salary was especially implausible.
Despite this, many people didn’t verify the information, and the rumor spread. Fans even messaged what is believed to be Diego Carlos’ Instagram account, to which he responded with “impossible?” when asked about the transfer.
Estadio Deportivo contacted sources close to the player, who didn’t confirm if it was his account but mentioned that he still has connections in Seville, loves the city and club, and hopes to return one day. However, according to Estadio Deportivo, that day is not now.
The local Seville sports newspaper stated that the club is puzzled by Diego Carlos’ apparent hints. He’s not on their radar, and they wouldn’t be able to afford the transfer. The situation is described as “awkward,” and the only scenario in which they might consider it is if Aston Villa were desperate to offload him and agreed to cover most of his wages.
