Chelsea's striker Raheem Sterling is negotiating a shocking transfer deal this summer. And if completed, this will be the fifth club in the Premier League that he plays in his career.
The 30 -year -old was thought to have rejected a “huge” super contract worth £ 650,000/week last summer. It was a proposal from a Saudi Pro League team.
In the last 2024/25 season, Sterling played for Arsenal on loan. However, despite playing 28 matches in all competitions, scoring 1 goal and having 5 assists for coach Mikel Arteta's army, Arsenal did not activate the option to buy. Sterling thus returning to Chelsea in the context of his future at Stamford Bridge is very gloomy.
Just a week before Sterling was borrowed to Arsenal, coach Enzo Maresca made a harsh statement about his role in the team's plan. “I don't say Raheem is a poor player, but I prefer other wingers. That's why he is not used,” Maresca said when he explained the name of Sterling's name from the opening match list against Man City. “I talked directly to Raheem a day before the match with City and explained very clearly the situation. After the match, I did not see him again.”
Recently, coach Maresca continued to affirm: “The situation of both of them is very clear. There is no new update.” He further emphasized: “If I sit down with Raheem, I will just say what I have said before. I have nothing new to share, because I have said very clearly.”
Currently, Sterling is practicing, separating from the first team under coach Enzo Maresca, while many clubs consider sending the proposal to recruit former Liverpool and Man City players.
According to TalkSport, Crystal Palace is one of the interested teams. In addition, Juventus is also monitoring the situation. However, according to Fourfourtwo, the team leading the race is Fulham of coach Marco Silva. Sterling is said to have started negotiating with Fulham to join the Craven Cottage team before the Premier League opening match against Brighton.
If the deal moves to Fulham, Sterling will become a rare player for 5 different clubs in the Premier League, including Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal (loan) and Fulham. A ups and downs of one of the biggest talents of English football over the past decade.