Diego Costa: You do not cross the boss - Striker told to find a new club by Antonio Conte.

Diego Costa has revealed that he has been told to find a new club as he is no longer required at Chelsea in a message sent by Antonio Conte.

Speaking after Spain drew 2-2 last night with Colombia, when asked of his immediate future and any possible developments said:

"I'm a Chelsea player, but they do not want me there.

Antonio Conte has told me by message that I do not follow at Chelsea and that's it. Conte said he did not count on me for next season.

My relationship with the coach has been bad this season. It's a shame, I've already forwarded the message to Chelsea people to decide - "You have to find a team".

Costa was then asked what he plans to do and said:

"I do not know, it's complicated, but people know that I love Atletico a lot and that I love to live in Madrid.

It would be nice to go back, but it's difficult to be four or five months without playing. It's a World Cup year and there are many things to think about. I need to play, just that." - Source: The Telegraph.

What an amazing and surprising turn of events. It was clear that there was a problem back in January when Costa's people had been approached with the riches in the far east. We read numerous reports of a fallout with one of Antonio Conte's assistants and with the manager. As a result, Costa was forced to train alone for a period of time but, in saying that, after a few weeks we all saw the photos of harmony back in the camp and everything seemed to be sorted out.

For Antonio Conte it seems that he simply does not forget and the fact that he has stated that he cannot rely on Costa for next season is a massive statement from the boss and one you have to respect whether you agree with it or not.

Antonio Conte will live and die for his club, for his players and for the supporters so if you do anything to de-stabilise that or cross him then there will be a problem that will remain.

It will be one of the biggest stories of the summer if Conte is able to sell a man he doesn't trust despite the impact he has had on the Premier League in two of his three seasons here.

What a story and what balls from the Manager! Kudos Antonio, Kudos!