
The
centre-forward was strongly linked with a move to the Chinese Super League in
the January transfer window after reports of a falling-out with Chelsea staff,
and it now appears that Costa will be leaving London this summer.
The former
Atletico Madrid attacker, who is currently on international duty, claimed that
he received the news via a text message from Conte, who is said to be closing
on the capture of Everton's Romelu Lukaku.
"I'm a
Chelsea player, but they do not want me there. Antonio Conte has told me by message
that I do not follow at Chelsea and that's it. Conte said he did not count on
me for next season," Costa told reporters.
"It's a
shame, I've already forwarded the message to Chelsea people to decide. But it
is clear that the coach does not count on me and does not want me there. You
have to find a team."
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