Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is to undergo foot surgery, the La Liga club have announced.

Atletico gave no timescale for the 30-year-old Spain international’s expected absence in a statement released on Monday.

The club said on their official website: “Diego Costa is to be operated on in Brazil this week due to ongoing pain in his left foot.

“After considering all the possible options, the decision has been made to undertake the operation in Brazil, supervised by Atletico Madrid’s medical services.

“Our striker, who had an operation on the fifth metatarsal of his left foot 12 years ago, has been enduring ongoing pain due to foot trauma suffered three weeks ago.”

Costa, who rejoined Atletico from Chelsea last season, played the full duration of Sunday’s 1-1 La Liga draw at Girona.