The Palace Fan 3,400 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Diego Costa has lifted the lid on his fall-out with Antonio Conte during their time together at Chelsea – with the Atletico Madrid forward still appearing to hold a grudge against the Italian. The 29-year-old joined Chelsea from Atletico in the summer of 2014 under the management of Jose Mourinho and went on to score 59 goals in 120 matches during his time with the club. He played a pivotal role as Conte secured the Premier League title in his debut season in England, but was then deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge. Costa refused to return to Chelsea's Cobham training base during the summer of 2017 and instead remained in Brazil until Atletico struck a deal to re-sign him. Costa rejoined Atletico Madrid in January after failing to secure his move away from Chelsea during the previous summer "It was a very bad moment, but it wasn't my fault. People said things, but time puts everything in its place. Look where the coach is, look at Conte," Costa told Marca, referencing Conte's sacking in the summer. "I was wrong going to Chelsea, because of their way of dealing with things. Cholo [Atletico coach Diego Simeone] is a direct coach, and when he doesn't love you, it's clear and he shows it. "At Chelsea it was the opposite. I had the option of returning to Atleti and when Chelsea told me to go back to training with the reserves, I was clear that I was going back to Atletico, even though there were other offers. "If not, I would've stayed in Brazil with my family. I had to live my whole life with my family. I have other values that no money can buy." Costa has scored nine goals in 24 appearances since re-joining Atletico in January - with the deal having been struck the previous September - and the Spain international says he is delighted having resumed his working relationship with Diego Simeone. Costa is happy to be working with Atletico boss Diego Simeone once again He added: "Cholo has always been important, because of the coach and the person he is. I love him as a person. "He's always been very direct to deal with. When he told me he wanted me to come back, it was like I'd never left. "Here I have everything; a very big club in a big city and people are more similar to Brazil. Cholo is the boss and I was excited. I was happy to return." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,310 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Always referring to your boss by their nickname will make anyone look like a cringeworthy twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Obviously ‘El Cholo’ doesn’t use the SMS version of telling you where you stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted September 30, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted September 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Obviously ‘El Cholo’ doesn’t use the SMS version of telling you where you stand. I dont think he uses the 'lets talk after the game' version either. He'd be up in your face during and right after the match is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,265 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Feel for him. Love a good prisoner story. The millions every year and the continuous support from the fans must of been devastating. Seriously, we need to avoid signing any player from Madrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,177 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Why’s he still so obsessed? He got what he wanted from running away and going into hiding, maybe he’s trying to rehabilitate his image because it makes him look like a cunt, but he got what he wanted. And it seems like everyone else in the football world has moved on. But not him because every couple of months he likes to bring it up and acts like it’s some sob story where Conte hurt his feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Blue 971 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Well he did say he doesn't hold a grudge against our fans as they were always supportive and good to him. Overall the thing with Conte could have and should have been dealt better. Also he should really move on, becoming a bit sad now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,265 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Ironically, the one player that actually wants to be here has been out on loan over two players in Costa and Morata who have a massive hard on for Madrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,100 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 50 minutes ago, Cicero said: Ironically, the one player that actually wants to be here has been out on loan over two players in Costa and Morata who have a massive hard on for Madrid. Morata would rather still be at Juve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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