"Signed for 47.5 million from Manchester City in 2022, Sterling was meant to be the marquee face of the Todd Boehly era. However, the move never quite lived up to the hype. While he managed 19 goals in 81 appearances, his tenure was defined by inconsistency and a lack of clear identity within a rapidly changing squad. After falling out of favor under Enzo Maresca, Sterling was famously exiled and spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Arsenal."
"Having not played a competitive minute for the Blues since May 2024, the termination ends what many describe as one of the club's most expensive transfer disasters. Now a free agent, Sterling is free to negotiate with any club outside the constraints of the transfer deadline. Despite his struggles in West London, his pedigree as a four-time Premier League winner ensures interest remains high."
Raheem Sterling and Chelsea agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, with Sterling waiving part of his remaining wages to secure a clean break. Chelsea had been paying Sterling a reported £325,000 per week, and ending the deal 18 months early clears significant space on the club's wage bill. Sterling joined from Manchester City in 2022 for £47.5 million and scored 19 goals in 81 Chelsea appearances. His time at the club featured inconsistency, a lack of clear identity, exile under Enzo Maresca and a 2024–25 loan to Arsenal. Sterling has not played competitively for Chelsea since May 2024 and is now a free agent able to negotiate outside the transfer window. His four-time Premier League winner pedigree is likely to attract interest.
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