Douglas Costa to stay at Gremio despite relegation threat

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Former Juventus and Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa said Monday that he plans to remain at Gremio next year, even if the two-time Brazilian Serie A champions are relegated to the country's second tier.

A 3-1 home defeat to Palmeiras on Sunday left Gremio 19th in the 20-team top-flight standings, eight points from the safety zone with just 11 games remaining in the season.