Chelsea striker Diego Costa has again ruled out a summer transfer to the Chinese Super League - but is leaving the door open for a return to Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed that manager Antonio Conte has told him that the striker is not part of his plans for next season.
His former club Atletico cannot register new players until January 1 after infringing Federation Internationale de Football Association rules on signing underage players, but they can still make signings and loan them elsewhere until the New Year.
It appears he would love to go back to Atletico Madrid, but their transfer ban means he would not be eligible for registration until January 1 2018.
Antonio Conte has told Costa he is no longer in his plans despite being a key figure as the Blues swept all before them to win the Premier League title. They are the ones who know what they will do. "I have to wait to see what decision the club makes".
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Chelsea manager Conte triggered the conversation at the start of this week with a message to all his players wishing them an enjoyable summer and time off with their families and reminding them to keep in shape. "If I want to be selected for the World Cup I can't move to China". I care a lot for Atlético and I will continue to care for them very much whether I join them or another team.
He added: "It seems I didn't have a good season". I have two years left on my contract.
Hi Diego, I hope you are well.
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It may make for a more harmonious dressing room but, unless Conte is confident Lukaku will fill Costa's shoes, the Italian may look back at his texting history with regret. "But there are things and ways of doing things and saying them", Costa said. "If Chelsea don't want me I will choose the best option for me". "That's it. He informed me that he won't be needed me in the team next season". We know what there is there, who is good and bad.
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