But the striker is excited by Conte’s arrival – and Chelsea have made it clear he is not for sale.
Conte, yesterday backed to restore the Blues to greatness by interim boss Guus Hiddink, has big plans in the transfer market.
The Italian wants to bring £50m rated Everton striker Romelu Lukaku back to the club, but still believes Costa has a massive role to play next season.
Conte has also yet to make his mind up about the future of John Terry, who is taking longer than expected to recover from an Achilles injury.
Hiddink believes the Italy boss will walk into a united dressing room.
Jose Mourinho complained of rats inside the club leaking information, and many of Chelsea’s players were widely accused of downing tools on him.
