Chelsea dismiss lawyer’s 'nonsense' claims that Costa is being forced out by Conte

A lawyer purported to represent Costa threatened Chelsea with legal action over the striker's future.

Chelsea dismiss lawyer’s 'nonsense' claims that Costa is being forced out by Conte
Fri, 04 Aug, 2017 - 15:41

Chelsea have described claims head coach Antonio Conte is forcing striker Diego Costa out of the club as "just nonsense".

A lawyer purported to represent Costa threatened Chelsea with legal action over the striker's future.

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