Overview
- Costa described Conte as a frustrated figure and added a crude insinuation about his private life during the interview.
- He said Conte does not trust others, is always angry, and is unpleasant to train under.
- He linked their fallout to 2017 when Conte told him he was no longer part of Chelsea’s plans after the club’s title season.
- He noted he tallied 20 Premier League goals and seven assists in 2016/17 before being sold to Atlético Madrid.
- Italian reports carried the remarks, cited no response from Conte, and suggested a reunion at Napoli is unlikely.