The start of preseason has meant a slew of new information about the ongoing Diego Costa saga as players have returned – or not in the striker’s case – to training at Chelsea.
It was already made clear by reports in the Spanish press yesterday that Costa would not be back at Cobham today, and that he only wants a move to Atletico Madrid, but Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol is not reporting that the Brazilian would happily stay at Chelsea until January when the Spanish club’s transfer ban ends.
Diego Costa wants to stay at Chelsea but knows there's no way back now. Atletico deal being negotiated. Has played last game for Chelsea
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 10, 2017
Diego Costa fell out with Antonio Conte & Conte has had enough. Told "Costa is finished at Chelsea for sure". Sad way for CFC career to end
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 10, 2017
The issue is now Conte, who understandably doesn’t want to allow the troublemaker back into contact with the squad, where he can potentially cause further issues for the manager and the team as a whole.
It’s all rather confusing given how often Costa has indicated he wants to leave London, and one can only hope that the issues are sorted out within the next week as preseason reaches a critical phase.
