Chelsea Nws: Antonio Conte irritates board over Diego Costa transfer saga
Antonio Conte will not be punished for his dealing of Diego Costa's future
Chelsea look set to sell star striker Costa this summer after manager Conte told the player he isn’t part of next season’s plans.
Costa received the information via text message and has confirmed he will seek a new club this summer.
The Spain international had preferred to re-join Atletico Madrid but their transfer ban until 2018 rules out a move.
And Italian broadcaster Premium Sport claim Conte’s handling of the affair has irked Chelsea, although he has escaped punishment.
Their biggest problem the board has is that the situation has become public.