Chelsea striker Diego Costa have put the emphasis on Chelsea to resolve his future at the club after Spain’s world cup qualifier against Macedonia.
The Spaniard had revealed that about not being in the plans of manager Antonio Conte for the upcoming season last week.
The news has hit headlines as he was touted to leave the club before the transfer window closes. However, his favorite club Atletico Madrid are currently on transfer ban and cannot sign until winter break.
The 28-year old, however, has changed his stance as he wants the club to resolve his future.
‘I have two years left on my contract at Chelsea so they have to know what to do with me,’ he told TVE.
‘I now have to wait for the club’s decision.’
Costa has been a very important player for Chelsea last season as he played a massive role in the Blues’ resurgence to the top. The Spaniard have scored 22 goals and made 8 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions for the club.
There has been interest from Italian giants AC Milan but his massive £200,000 per week are a problem for the Serie A side to make a move this summer.
Costa has helped Spain clinch three important points in their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia as he scored the second goal in their 2-1 win.
‘It was a very important win and one that we knew wasn’t going to be easy,’ said Costa.
‘Look at the second half, after playing well in the first it was then very complicated.
‘We knew how important the game was and everyone was very focused; it was vital that they [my team-mates] didn’t pick up a card.’
The Blues will need to sweat out to get a potential replacement for Costa if they let the Spaniard leave.
He has been their go to man in the final third since moving to the club in 2014. He had been an integral part of the club as he helped the Blues win two Premier League titles in his three year stint.
Despite all the speculations surrounding his future, he could still play at Stamford Bridge if the club hierarchy can sort out the differences between Costa and Conte.