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 Spain international has been AWOL for about five weeks after a text message row with Italian tactician Antonio Conte. The 29-year-old has said he will only join his former club in Spain now that he has little of no future … [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 Chelsea boss. His latest remark comes following the news that his ‘Super agent,' Jorge Mendes, is working round the clock to seal a return to the La Liga for his client. La Liga side Athletico Madrid seem to be the only … [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) determine where he trains and what he (Costa) does. “He (Costa) should be back at the training ground (Cobham HQ). He (Costa) is still a Chelsea player. “Now they (Chelsea) might have to take this (situation) a little … [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 Stamford Bridge outfit's plans for the new Premier League season. The striker was given more days off when other Chelsea players assembled at Cobham HQ for pre season training sessions in early July. The former … [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, Diario Gol claim that Real president Florentino Perez is furious with the striker and wants to cash in on him. Zinedine Zidane has dropped Morata to the bench, preferring Lucas Vazquez to deputise for Karim Benzema in recent … [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 Blues squad in the first half of the season already. Speaking at a press conference ahead of their clash this weekend, the Italian revealed plans in January. He said: “In January it’s always very difficult to buy. … [Read more...]