Diego Costa

[BlueLyon 9,359]

24 minutes ago, Jason said:

Just because he said he would extend his contract and you immediately believed him? Costa may be a fiery character but he isn't stupid. He knows what to say and how to use the media to his advantage. Not once we heard in January (or around the period) that he wanted to extend his contract. Media outlets reported the interest from China in January and it was everywhere and hell, I recall that the club president (Tianjin Quanjian, was it?) even came out and made a couple of comments about signing Costa but in the end, it didn't happen because we were in the chase for the title and the Chinese government put restrictions on the CSL clubs.

Well in that case, we better not believe anything at all. 

I dont know how can one justify Diego is bad person and say "he must be lying, dont believe him" and at same time bring evidence that he was a dick who tried to go to china and doesnt give a fuck about cfc, just because MEDIA reported it. And we should straight up believe what media says, just because you or someone else finds it handy because you dislike Costa and obviously "he wanted to leave to china" serves your belief despite it might all be just bullshit (just throwing example here).

I think people here hate Costa for what they read in media and that might not be all entirely true. We should all wait for some evidence before blaming Costa (or Conte, board,...), or just leave the thread and be done with. 

Only what is known to be true is Diego wanted to leave last summer. Thats  what he he admited last summer and didnt lie. Why would he lie now?

And guess what? Even after wanting out and eventualy staying here; he gave 110% for Chelsea in first half of the season. There were rumours he will extend which didnt happen. Why? Who knows. Could be Costa discipline or even Conte simply saying fuck off your not my profile of striker. 

Not saying Conte is wrong, its good board supported him and if that was his decision, so be it. But for fuck sake, dont blame Costa if this is what realy happend. As of now, its more Chelsea didnt want Costa rather Costa wanting to leave and cause problems. I hope Chelsea or Conte makes official statement to put this behind

[Jase 43,479]

2 minutes ago, pHaRaOn said:

Huh?

November 2016: Chelsea boost with Diego Costa [and Thibaut Courtois] keen to sign new deals http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/11/23/chelsea-boost-diego-costa-thibaut-courtois-close-signing-new/

That's from club' mouthpiece Matt Law. Some spanish outlets reported the same thing.

I stand corrected. But I don't believe he really wanted to sign the contract like he has made it out. Easy to say he wanted to given the current situation.

[Pizy 18,368]

The club want him to come back and get fit enough to be sold for an acceptable price. Just think it would be unbelievably awkward to have him training in the same facilities as the rest of the boys. Even if he's training on his own he's sure to run into the other players, no? Can't imagine they'd set aside training staff just for his personal work outs at a separate time of the day.

[Fulham Broadway 16,846]

Theres a hell of a lot more to this than is being released. 

We'll know next year when Conte has left and someone has ghosted his autobiography

[Henrique 9,133]

The whole thing became a circus. 100% mess. I mean, I see only 2 scenarios:

1- When Conte told Costa he was surplus to requirements he did so by himself without warning the club hierarchy. In this case, Conte was supposed to get axed in the same day he sent the message.

2- When Conte sent Costa that message the club was aware of the situation, in this case they were supposed to solve situation BEFORE the start of the season and sell him for Atletico even for a low price. 

Now we have this unusual situation that one of the best players in PL in past 3 seasons became an outcast, he is not playing and is creating unnecessary bad vibes around the club that just won the league months ago. Crazy, and in this case the blame in on the board.

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

Costa's so full of shit. He's just trying to cause as much trouble as possible for Conte and the club. 

[DYC. 7,542]

Yawn.

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

As someone who's a union rep it sickens me to hear a footballer no matter how good he is use the word strike like a petulant six year old. I've represented family men without a pot to piss in who've been in dispute with their employer and are faced with losing everything. Here we have a spoilt egotistical millionare who's and let's face it has grudgingly played for OUR football club for the last two years. He's made it clear more or less from day one that he'd rather not play for Chelsea he's been angling for a move back to Madrid more or less since he got here.

When he leaves what is his legacy? I have absolutely no affection for him he's in the same bracket as Gallas, Durie Townsend (couple there for us oldies). It's quite simple as fans we blindly support you all we expect is a bit of loyalty back it's a two way street. 

[King11Didier 916]

5 hours ago, Pizy said:

Would it? They're both outright #9's who have the ability to play with other forwards but are best as the leading man imo. I'm not sure either would be happy with that setup.

I actually think a partnership between them might work, Morata is a good header of the ball and wins ariel duels, that's Costa's biggest weakness, they complete each other Won't see them playing together in Chelsea anyway.

Chelsea are in their rights to fine him, he should've been at Cobham long time ago, he is still under contract and that stupid interview made another episode of Holywood FC...That could've been prevented if he was brought back at Cobham on time. Look how Matic was training alone when it was obvious he will leave.

[ccheongf 211]

Costa said he `ll go extreme to get out of Chelsea.He declared WAR. Who wants a FAT and unfit ,trantum-filled player now ? Cant have him holding the club at ransom. He thinks he great and still acting stupid.Chelsea could kill him career if wanted to. Frozen him and he `ll be a spectator during the 2018 world cup.

[robsblubot 3,504]

In a situation like this, and for a club like Chelsea, I'd say making a statement and controlling players is far more important than money (because it can also lead to more money down the road).

I say let him rot, which will teach a lesson to other players in the squad (don't think Costa can actually learn anything).

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Come back, please. Chelsea development squad need you.

[Kajo 176]

Decisions has been made. We got replacement for him already. He knew since January he will be leaving. Atletico screwed up with transfer ban now he's in no man's land with no point if return because things went a bit too far.

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[xPetrCechx 13,563]

The Brazilian-born Spain striker made three requests to leave Chelsea during the course of last season. After asking to join Atletico Madrid last summer, his intended destination in January was Tianjin Quanjian, of the Chinese Super League, before he reset his sights on Spain with a third request, which was granted towards the end of the campaign, leaving only the terms of his departure to be finalised this summer.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/diego-costa-asked-chelsea-to-sell-him-during-last-summers-pre-season-tour-h07wmdcdv

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Diego Costa could face legal action from Chelsea if he doesn't return for training

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/08/16/diego-costa-could-face-legal-action-chelsea-doesnt-return-training/

[KevinAshburner 1,270]

Wow what a prick and what an asshole he is.

[nyikolajevics 2,576]

COSTA STATEMENT

Diego Costa has released a statement saying he's NOT coming back to Chelsea and only wants to play for Atletico Madrid.