Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has reportedly warned unsettled striker Diego Costa that his career will be “finished” should he choose to leave Stamford Bridge for China.
Wilkins who worked at Chelsea between 2008 and 2010 reportedly said, “I think as a footballer if you’re going to go to China, now at 28 years of age, you’re basically saying, like Oscar, your career is finished.
“You’re going there for the finance. Aren’t these young men earning enough in this country to enjoy playing their football?”
Costa was left out of Chelsea’s squad which defeated defending champions Leicester City 3-0 on Saturday amid rumors of a fight between himself, Conte and members of the team’s training staff.
Chelsea are reportedly planning talks with Costa who has been urged to apologize by team-mates and has been training on his own for a week. Antonio Conte will hope to have him back for Chelsea’s match against Hull City on Saturday afternoon.
