The Hidden Reason Behind Chelsea’s Desire to Sell Raheem Sterling
Published 21:21 21 Aug 2024 GMT+1
Raheem Sterling has been told he doesn’t have a future at Chelsea, and the latest development might just reveal why.
Sterling was left out of Enzo Maresca’s first matchday squad against Manchester City, with Maresca stating it would be best for him to leave in search of regular game-time. But is there more to it than just a simple "technical decision"?
As it turns out, there might be a detail in Sterling’s contract that has Chelsea looking to offload the English winger. According to reports, Sterling doesn’t have a clause in his deal that reduces his salary if Chelsea doesn’t qualify for the Champions League. Now, this might not seem like a significant factor, but considering Chelsea’s current lack of European competition, this could be a major concern.
Sterling earns around £300,000-a-week, and with Chelsea out of the Champions League, the England international might be in for a surprise when it comes to his wages. On the other hand, other Chelsea players do have clauses that reduce their pay if the team fails to qualify for the Champions League.
But here’s the thing – Sterling isn’t keen on moving to Saudi Arabia and is instead looking to stay in the Premier League, with his family still settled in England. If he were to leave Chelsea, Sterling would likely be looking for a Champions League club, but his preference for staying in the Premier League could prove to be a challenge.
With Aston Villa emerging as a surprise potential destination for Sterling, the winger would need to take a significant pay cut. However, the prospect of regular football could prove too enticing for the 29-year-old.
So, what’s next for Sterling? Will he be forced out of Chelsea, or will the Blues find a way to keep him in the fold? Only time will tell. Until then, keep an eye on all our social media platforms for the latest updates.