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Chelsea striker Batshuayi hits out at UEFA after Atalanta probe dropped

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has hit out at UEFA after they dropped their probe into claims of racist abuse from Atalanta fans.

Batshuayi has blasted Uefa's decision to drop their probe after alleging Atalanta fans aimed monkey chants at him.

The Borussia Dortmund striker, on loan from Chelsea, claims he was racially abused in Italy during the second leg of a Europa League last-32 tie on February 22.

Uefa charged Atlanta with racism but European football's governing body have announced they have decided "to close the disciplinary proceedings opened for racist or discriminatory behaviour."

Upon seeing the news, Batshuayi tweeted: "LOL. Must be my imagination."

He added: "It's just monkey noise who cares? 2018 guys..."

Atalanta were fined 34,000 euros (£30,000) and Dortmund 40,000 (£35,000) for crowd disturbances during the Europa League clash in Italy.

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