"I wanted to take my time to speak with clubs and their head coaches to better understand the role they envisioned for me and ensure that I can add real value in this next chapter. Having spoken in great detail with Robin, I'm confident that Feyenoord is a place I can be happy and establish myself as a valued member of the team."
"Playing abroad is a whole new challenge for me -- and one I'm ready to embrace. Honestly, I'm just excited to get started. To Feyenoord and particularly Robin and [general manager] Dennis [te Kloese], thank you for your patience and professionalism as I navigated this process."
"Naturally it's a fantastic feat that we've managed to convince a player of Raheem's calibre to sign with us. His football resume speaks for itself: he's a player whose qualities can change the outcome of a game without a doubt, and I am convinced he will turn out to be"
Raheem Sterling has joined Feyenoord until the end of the 2025-26 season after mutually terminating his Chelsea contract. He became a free agent with interest from as many as 18 clubs across Europe's top four leagues and prioritized joining a club likely to qualify for the Champions League. He developed a strong relationship with Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie and took time to discuss roles with clubs and head coaches to ensure he could add value. Playing abroad represents a new challenge he is ready to embrace. He last played competitively in May and has 82 England caps and multiple domestic trophies.
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