Speaking to Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti, former Chelsea ace Mario Stanic has ripped into the 47-year-old.
Mario Stanic spent four seasons with Chelsea and won the Charity Shield with them in 2000.
In response to Conte hitting out at Chinese clubs, Stanic decided to have his say on the matter
He said: “I read how Conte cried that Chinese clubs are not being fair.
“Wow, wait a minute, why didn’t you say that kind of things when you were Juventus or Chelsea coach?! So if Juventus is taking players from smaller clubs, it is OK and everyone should be honoured and proud, but when Chinese clubs throw money on the table it is wrong?
“I am glad that Chinese clubs have shown up because Europe’s biggest clubs are a little scared now. And deservedly so, because there is now someone out there with more money…
“Players who get offers from China are finding it hard to reject a move there because of the money. But no-one has the right to criticise those who move to China. Those who do that are being unfair and are hypocrites.
“Each player has to make his own decision, taking in mind what he wants from football, what he has been through, how much he has earned so far and the fear of injuries.”
