"While there might have been plenty of excitement around Stamford Bridge following Raheem Sterling 's £47.5million move from Manchester City back in the summer of 2022, the 31-year-old endured a public nightmare in west London. Completely omitted from first-team activities and not making a single competitive appearance for Chelsea since back in May 2024, the one-time Liverpool youngster also failed to make any kind of impact while on loan at Arsenal last season."
"With it officially announced on January 28th that the 81-cap international would be leaving by mutual consent, there is no doubt that the Stamford Bridge hierarchy were relieved to get Sterling's reported £325,000-per-week salary off their books. Clearly no part of Tuchel's England plans and now without a club, Sterling has watched potential moves to the likes of Juventus and west London rivals Fulham fail to materialise over the past 12 months."
"With it reported earlier in the week that German outfit Union Berlin have passed on the opportunity to strike a potential free deal, it has been suggested that Sterling's main focus is on extending his stay in the Premier League. However, lifting 13 pieces of silverware during his illustrious career, it appears that Premier League interest is minimal and a move across the continent is expected to be his most viable option."
The January transfer window closed while several European superstars remain available on free deals. Thomas Tuchel is set to lead the Three Lions to North America for the 2026 World Cup. Several high-profile England internationals are without clubs and at career crossroads. Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual agreement on January 28th after making no competitive appearance since May 2024. Sterling joined Chelsea for £47.5million in 2022, was omitted from first-team activity, and delivered an ineffective loan at Arsenal. Reported £325,000-per-week wages were removed from Chelsea's books. Interest from Juventus, Fulham and Union Berlin failed to materialise, making a continental move likely despite 81 caps and 13 trophies.
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