Diego Costa was stunned when Conte 'kicked' him out of Chelsea.

The Spanish striker confirmed the shocking news that manager Conte had just sent him a message informing him that he was no longer in Chelsea's plans for next season.

Diego Costa's future is a big question mark, ever since he had a falling out with manager Conte earlier this year, due to his desire to leave for China to play football.

Costa had a falling out with coach Conte earlier this year.

At that time, to resolve everything smoothly, the Italian manager agreed to compromise and reconcile with his player to stabilize the internal situation at Chelsea.

Now that the 2016/17 season has ended, it's time for Conte to speak frankly to his player. Speaking after the 2-2 draw between Spain and Uruguay, Diego Costa admitted:

"Manager Antonio Conte texted me saying that I wouldn't be continuing at Chelsea. To be honest, the relationship between me and the Italian manager has been quite bad lately."

Clearly, Conte didn't want me in the squad. I'm still a Chelsea player because I have a contract. But I'm looking for a new club."

Now Diego Costa has to find himself a new club.

Diego Costa's contract with Chelsea doesn't expire until June 2019. Recently, he's been linked with a return to Atletico Madrid, but the La Liga club is currently serving a transfer ban until the beginning of next year.

When asked about the possibility of rejoining Atletico, Costa added: "Five months without playing football? I don't know what it would be like, things would be complicated."

However, everyone knows I love Atletico very much and I also feel comfortable with life in Madrid. It would be great to return here."

Having pushed Diego Costa out of Stamford Bridge this summer, Chelsea are preparing to welcome back their "former son" Romelu Lukaku.

According to VNN