Alan Shearer Drops Bombshell Claim Over Raheem Sterling’s Situation at Chelsea
Raheem Sterling’s future at Chelsea is looking increasingly uncertain, and former Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has shed some light on the situation. According to Shearer, Sterling has already been told to find a new club, having trained all pre-season.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer revealed that Sterling was informed on Friday that he’s probably best off looking elsewhere for a club, given the Blues have brought in other players in his position. This news comes after Sterling was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League opener against Manchester City.
Sterling’s camp released a statement shortly after the team news emerged, but Shearer believes the player’s decision to make it public has only made things harder for himself. "To have been told that on Friday, that would be pretty frustrating," Shearer said. "Mark my words, this is not going to be the first case of player unrest at Chelsea. Enzo Maresca is going to have to deal with problems like this all season."
Micah Richards, a pundit for Man City’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea, agreed that Sterling’s decision to make the statement public has caused more chaos around the club. "You can’t be putting statements out," Richards said. "It’s just created more chaos around the club. Chelsea are already having to deal with loads of off-field problems. Yes, he will be disappointed, but Raheem making it public has just made it harder for himself."
Sterling has been on Chelsea’s books since the summer of 2022, making 81 appearances in all competitions and scoring 19 goals. It appears the 29-year-old has played his last game for the Blues, with his future seemingly lying away from Stamford Bridge.
What’s Next for Raheem Sterling?
As the situation continues to unfold, it’s unclear what the future holds for Sterling. Will he find a new club before the transfer window closes, or will he be forced to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place in the team? One thing is certain – the drama surrounding Sterling’s future has only just begun.
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