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Diego Costa to China: Chelsea striker posts explosive message after transfer rumours
DIEGO COSTA has hit back at the media after claims he had agreed to move to China.
Diego Costa has hit back at the media after he was linked with another move to China
It was reported in Spain this morning that Costa had a deal in place for a mega-money move.
Antonio Conte denied these reports in his press conference this afternoon and now Costa has had his say.
He posted an image with the caption: "They talk too much s***!!!come on Chelsea."
Costa was linked with a move to China in January after a training ground bust-up with Conte.
The striker was dropped from the squad for the win over Leicester but returned a week later.
He then celebrated his goal against Hull with a celebration relating to the rumours.
Diego Costa scored against Hull a week after being dropped by Antonio Conte
Diego Costa is joint-top scorer with 15 Premier League goals
But Express Sport understands he will not sign a new deal at Chelsea is still likely to leave in the summer.
Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjin offered Costa £30million a year to move last month.
Marcotti: Chelsea have handled Costa saga brilliantly
The Chinese transfer window remains open until the end of this month but Costa is expected to see out the season with Chelsea.
Costa is joint Premier League top scorer with 15 goals - the same as Alexis Sanchez - helping the Blues to top spot.
Chelsea lead the pack by nine points ahead of this weekend's clash with Arsenal.
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