Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois seems to have confirmed that ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa will remain at the club in a surprise summer transfer twist at Chelsea. Diego Costa had been heavily linked with his former side Atletico Madrid throughout the summer after being informed by Antonio Conte via text that his services was no longer in his plans at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea even spent £60million on Spaniard Alvaro Morata as Diego Costa’s replacement, but it now seems as though the likelihood of a return to Spain is … [Read more...]
Diego Costa named in Chelsea squad, despite major fall out with Antonio Conte
Premier League Champions Chelsea have named ‘rebel’ Diego Costa in their English Premier League squad despite the Spaniard trying to push through a transfer to former side Atletico Madrid. Chelsea forward Diego Costa has not returned to training at all in the new Premier League season, with the relationship between the big striker and the Chelsea boss having broken down. Costa fell out with the Italian tactician over a proposed transfer to a Chinese Super League side in January and was subsequently left on the bench for League match against … [Read more...]
Deal Almost Done as Striker secure £41m transfer after breakthrough in talks
Premier League Champions Chelsea are set to part ways with Diego Costa, with the Spain international striker reportedly set to rejoin Atletico Madrid for £41million. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte told the forward via text message that he did not have a future at the West London club, but Chelsea have found it hard to sell the 28-year-old. Diego Costa, who netted 24 goals last campaign, has had his heart set on rejoining Atletico but the Spanish La Liga side’s transfer embargo has complicated the move. But, as per the Evening Standard, the … [Read more...]
£50million striker ordered by La Liga club to settle with Chelsea before they consider signing him for just £25m
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been told by his former club Atletico Madrid to peacefully resolve all differences with his club before they will consider bringing him back to Spain. It means the Chelsea outcast is now under intense pressure than ever to go back to England and settle the stand-off between them. Both clubs are ready to do business, even though there is a huge difference in their valuations of the striker. The Blues are demanding £50million, but the La Liga club are only willing to part ways with half the valuation. The … [Read more...]
Chelsea Striker Says Conte’s text message was a ‘moment of madness’
Chelsea outcast Diego Costa feels manager Antonio Conte's decision to inform him he has no future at the club via text message was a "moment of madness." The Spaniard, who is currently away from Chelsea's Cobham HQ training base in a bid to push through a move back to Atletico Madrid said he thinks it was "disrespectful" of Antonio Conte to tell him via such medium. Costa has been critical of the club that pays his wages, and just last week accused the West London club of treating him "like a criminal" - a claim that was laughed off by the … [Read more...]
Chelsea striker could be charged to court by club for no-show
According to Ray Wilkins, Diego Costa could be charged to court by the London club for “swanning around on a beach” in his hometown in Brazil instead of returning to training. The Former Chelsea player hit out at the Spaniard for not returning to the club and train while still a Chelsea FC player. Chelsea have fined the striker £300,000 for not coming back to the club for pre-season training last month. Ray Wilkins told talkSPORT: “I (Wilkins) can’t quite understand this situation. “He (Costa) is still a Chelsea player. They (Chelsea) … [Read more...]
Chelsea fine star striker £300,000 for not returning to training
Reigning Premier League Champions Chelsea have fined star striker Diego Costa two weeks’ wages for not returning to training. The Spain international striker has been away in his home town of Lagarto in the South America country of Brazil. Costa had told British tabloid Daily Mail UK last Sunday that the blues are treating him “like a criminal” and that he has lost all respect for head coach Antonio Cont's person. Diego Costa had also confirmed in June that the former Italy Coach, sent him a text message informing him he would not be in the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Receive Massive Boost In Pursiut Of £51.5m Target
Chelsea have received a major boost in the pursuit for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, according to reports. The 24-year-old was linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu due to his lack of chances which has left him frustrated. Morata returned to the Spanish capital having left two seasons for Juventus where he impressed hugely with the Serie champions. A host of Premier League clubs were in pursuit of the Spaniard before Real activated their buy-clause to bring him back to the Santiago Bernabeu. Reports in Spanish publication, … [Read more...]
Conte Orders Chelsea To Sign Experienced Premier League Striker
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on signing Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente next month. The Blues boss wants to bring the Spaniard to Stamford Bridge to deputise for Diego Costa who is currently on a fine goalscoring form, netting 13 goals so far and could win the Golden Boot if he continues in same fashion. Conte is said to be long-term admirer of the experienced forward and knows him well from their time together in Juventus. This move may force Michy Batshauyi out of the club, having failed to nail a starting spot in the … [Read more...]