Chelsea Transfer News: Antonio Conte on Diego Costa, Latest Richarlison Rumours

Jul 24 2017 by Bleacher Report - World Football

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has insisted a decision was made in January that Diego Costa would be leaving the club this summer.

Costa has not been part of the Blues' pre-season preparations and is poised to depart Stamford Bridge after three successful campaigns. Speaking about the player's situation, Conte made it clear the writing has been on the wall for the striker for a while.

"I want to tell one thing to clarify the situation because in January the situation was very clear for the...