The big blow of this end of the summer transfer window! Pushed towards the exit by Chelsea, who also gave their number 7 to the recruit Pedro Neto, Raheem Sterling (29 years old) officially left the Blues this Friday evening. Placed in the loft, the former Manchester City player had been training, for several days, on the sidelines while waiting to find a way out. It is now done.
“The 29-year-old winger arrives at the club having won every domestic title, including four Premier League titles and five Football League Cups. He has made 379 appearances in the top flight, scoring 123 goals and providing 63 assists.”specifies the press release to make the news official. Former Liverpool player, the English international (82 caps, 20 goals) will therefore discover a new club in the Premier League.
Sterling heads to Arsenal
After passing his traditional medical, the Kingston native, once mentioned on the side of Juventus Turin, was loaned for the 2024-2025 season to the Gunners. No longer in the Blues’ plans, the 1m70 right-hander will therefore relaunch in the lair of the Emirates Stadium. Note that Chelsea will cover 50% of the player’s salary.
Author of 19 goals and 12 assists in 81 matches in all competitions with Chelsea, Sterling will above all bring all his experience to the forefront of Mikel Arteta’s attack. Renowned for his speed, his ability to take depth and his eye for goal, the versatile left winger is also preparing to play in the Champions League. A campaign during which he will face PSG, the Gunners’ future opponents…
