Chelsea striker Diego
Costa, has revealed that manager Antonio Conte has asked him to leave Stamford
Bridge, as he does not have a future at the club.
The striker has been
linked with a move away from the Premier League champions for much of the past
season, despite scoring 22 goals in all competitions.
There were speculations
Costa could move to the lucrative Chinese Super League in January, only to
commit to Chelsea for the remainder of the campaign.
However, Conte has told
him to look for a new club, amid reports linking the Blues with a bid for
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.
“I had a simple little
message on my mobile from Conte in which he said that he isn’t counting on me
for next season,” Costa told the media following Spain’s 2-2 friendly draw with
Colombia on Wednesday.
“It will be because
I’ve done badly this year. It’s a shame. I’ve forwarded the message on to the
people at the club for them to decide but it’s clear that the coach isn’t
counting on me and he doesn’t want me there.
“I’m on the market and
so I’m looking for a team. If the coach doesn’t want you, you have to leave.”
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