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Antonio Conte responds to claims Chelsea striker Diego Costa has agreed China move
ANTONIO CONTE insists Diego Costa is staying at Chelsea amid reports he has agreed a move to China.
Diego Costa is said to have agreed a move away from Chelsea
Diego Costa's Chelsea future has been in doubt since his training-ground spat with manager Antonio Conte last month.
He was offered a £30million-a-year deal to quit Stamford Bridge for the Chinese Super League during the January transfer window.
Fresh reports from Spanish radio station Cadena SER have emerged claiming the Spain striker has accepted an offer to move to China.
But Conte, who wants the 28-year-old to sign a new contract at Chelsea, says he has not heard anything about a proposed deal and is not thinking about selling Costa at the end of the season.
"I don't know but every week I hear a lot of news, a lot of speculation about Diego," Conte said.
"Now the most important thing is to be focused on this championship.
"We are in a good position.
Costa is Chelsea's top scorer this season
Antonio Conte says he has not thought about selling Costa in the summer
"Diego is an important player for us, is happy to stay with us, for me these are the most important things.
"Not what happens in the summer. It's important to think in the present."