Brazilian-born striker Diego Costa has finally admitted his desire to leave Chelsea.
Speaking in an interview after Chelsea's FA Cup loss against Arsenal, Costa shared a bit too much when discussing the team's transfer business this summer, as he linked Michy Batshuayi's future with the club with his possible departure.
"(Michy) is a big player and has an impressive future for himself. The past matches have proven that he has quality and scoring ability. He is a boy who will take great steps. Hopefully he will continue to grow - he has all the qualities to stay here. Batshuayi may stay because he’s young and I could be leaving," Costa stated.
The Spanish international went on and adviced Conte to sign a former Chelsea to replace him: Romelu Lukaku.
"Of course Lukaku is a very big player who played an impressive season. I hope he can sign at Chelsea because it’s a unique club. I do not know (if Chelsea will sign him), that’s a decision for the club," Costa continued.
Costa was linked with a move away from the English top flight to the Chinese Super League. Nevertheless, a recent tax limitation has been imposed to Chinese teams, preventing them from splashing cash to get top-caliber players. If Costa can't join the CSL, then the forward would push for a move back to Atlético Madrid.
