Raheem Sterling tipped for shock Premier League transfer after Chelsea exit | Football

Raheem Sterling has been tipped to revive his profession at one other Premier League club following his exit from Chelsea.

Sterling had 18 months remaining on his £325,000-a-week deal but reached an agreement with Chelsea to depart early.

Much was expected of the ex-England forward following his £50m move from Manchester City but he underwhelmed at Stamford Bridge and had not played a competitive match since May 2024.

Enzo Maresca placed Sterling in his bomb squad and latest manager Liam Rosenior was unwilling to supply the 31-year-old a lifeline.

Sterling spent last season on loan at Arsenal but did not make an impact for Mikel Arteta’s side, scoring only one goal in 28 appearances, most of which got here from the bench.

Now a free agent, Sterling will hope to revive his profession and is alleged to open to either staying within the Premier League or moving abroad.

Remaining in London could be Sterling’s preference and Jamie O’Hara believes Tottenham should offer him the prospect to just do that.

‘I’d have him at Tottenham,’ ex-Spurs star O’Hara said on talkSPORT. ‘I’d absolutely take Sterling at Tottenham.

‘I believe he’s a superb player. He’s higher than what we’ve got. I’d sign him on a contract to the top of the season if he was willing to try this.

‘I don’t know what other offers he’s got when it comes to, he might need a long-term contract in Saudi offering him a great deal of money.

‘But when the candle remains to be lit and he desires to still be a Premier League football player I’d give him a chance at Tottenham.

‘I believe he still has the need. He’s been training on his own and he’s had his contract paid up.

‘He wouldn’t have gotten the complete settlement so he’s principally turned around to them and said I can’t be here anymore I want to go and play.

‘So for me he’s got the need to play. Spurs need a left winger. Now, I’m not saying you give him a long-term deal but I’d give him a contract if he was on offer on a free, you get Sterling in a football club.

‘I believe he’s a superb player. I believe he could still produce moments. I believe if he got his confidence back and a little bit of belief I’d have him at Tottenham.’

Sterling has been linked with the likes of Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen and Fulham since being placed in Chelsea’s bomb squad.

Before his underwhelming spells at Chelsea and Arsenal, Sterling won 4 Premier League titles and scored over 100 goals at Manchester City.

Sterling, who has won 13 trophies in total, got here through the ranks at QPR before bursting onto the scene at Liverpool.

Announcing Sterling’s Stamford Bridge exit, Chelsea said in a press release: ‘We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a Chelsea player and want him well for the following stage in his profession.’

Recent Chelsea boss Rosenior added: ‘Raheem is a powerful guy. There are a whole lot of positive things happening within the background that I actually don’t have anything to do with.

‘So I wish Raheem and his family all of the highest in his future and I hope he has a extremely, really good remainder of his profession.’

Sterling, meanwhile, simply posted ‘all eyes on the long run – God is great’ after his departure from Chelsea was announced.

Chelsea beat Napoli within the Champions League on Wednesday night to book their place within the knockout stages of the competition and avoid the play-offs.

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