Chelsea are playing hardball in hopes of getting a discount on the payoff for manager Antonio Conte, according to the Metro. The Blues would have to pay £9million for the Italian’s last year of his current contract after he signed a new deal after winning the Premier League in 2016/17. The club wants to haggle … Read more
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has said that he is not to blame for the bad exit he made from Chelsea. The relationship between Conte and Costa grew bitter soon after Chelsea lifted their first Premier League crown under the Italian gaffer. Conte made himself very clear that he did not see Diego Costa in his … Read more
Diego Costa has agreed personal with his former club Atletico Madrid and will soon be travelling back to Spain, according to the Spanish news outlet AS. Sources close to the 28-year-old have reportedly told the aforementioned newspaper that a move is on the card as the striker himself is looking desperate for the two clubs to reach … Read more
Diego Costa has been on a purple patch this season for Chelsea – notching 13 goals out of 17 Premier League appearances this campaign. Besides sitting at the summit of the top scorer chart, the Spaniard has also contributed 5 assists. Last time out, the imposing striker offered the perfect early Christmas present for the … Read more
Chelsea are in the Premier League’s box seat after securing a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend. A clinical finish from Diego Costa nearing the interval was enough for the Blues to extend their winning streak to 11 matches. Next up for the Blues are Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Considering their winning appetite, this match … Read more
Diego Costa’s name is on everyone’s lips after his heroic goal against West Brom last weekend. And the happiest man to witness his form, Antonio Conte has joined the bandwagon to shower praises on the striker. Similar to the majority of his teammates last term, the former Atletico Madrid star’s form was below par and … Read more
Back in the summer, rumours were swirling around that Diego Costa could be leaving Stamford Bridge under new boss Antonio Conte and Chelsea fans were rather sweating about the situation. However today, Costa is the manager’s most consistent player and losing him would a kick in the teeth. Costa has contributed 10 goals and 4 … Read more
Chelsea are high-flying at the moment, cruising at the crest of the league table with 7 wins in a row which include last weekend’s 2-1 London Derby triumph over Tottenham Hotspur. While their superstar striker Diego Costa leads the scoring chart with equal panache, 10 goals out of 13 matches. Brimming with confidence and composure, … Read more
It will be fair to say that Antonio Conte hasn’t had the desired start to his Chelsea career. With just 3 wins in the first 6 matches, Conte is currently struggling at the back with his defense line. The absence of John Terry seems to really have hit the Blues at the wrong time, David … Read more
Antonio Conte has endured a tumultuous week as Chelsea boss. The Italian was left slightly red-faced following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and responded in extraordinary fashion by orchestrating a stunning 4-2 win against Leicester City in the EFL Cup. He now faces yet another domestic heavyweight in Arsenal this evening … Read more