Raheem Sterling has faced backlash from supporters due to his underwhelming performances this campaign and has frequently been left on the bench by the manager of Chelsea.
The Saudi Pro League made a tempting offer to Raheem Sterling, but he declined it. (via Goal)
The forward for Chelsea reportedly turned down a contract worth £900k-a-week ($1.1 million) from the Saudi Pro League in order to stay in the English Premier League. If he had accepted the deal, he would have become one of the highest-paid players in the Saudi league.
The English national, who had an impressive spell at Manchester City and Liverpool, joined the Blues in 2022. However, his form has significantly declined since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, with only 16 goals scored in 68 appearances for the club. This drop in performance has also resulted in his exclusion from the England squad. Last summer, he allegedly received an offer from the Middle East, which he rejected in order to remain in west London.
Sterling had the opportunity to leave Chelsea during the summer, as an unnamed team from the Saudi Pro League offered him a staggering £900k per week. If he had accepted, he would have been the third highest-paid player in the Saudi league, trailing behind and .
Reportedly, as stated by The Sun, he declined the lucrative offer, which could have tripled his current earnings at Chelsea, where he earns £300,000 per week. The former Liverpool star signed a five-year contract in 2022, keeping him in the English capital until 2027. Despite committing to a long-term future at the club, he has fallen out of favor due to injuries and a decline in form.
According to recent reports, Chelsea may look to offload Raheem Sterling as part of their latest squad restructuring project. The club’s new project focuses on young players, and they may allow the departure of a few senior players, including Sterling and .
Sterling was one of the notable signings made by Chelsea’s new owner in the summer of 2022. While the club has faced difficulties in recent seasons, the former Liverpool star has been a key figure in the team. He is currently Chelsea’s second-highest scorer this season, trailing only Cole Palmer.
However, despite his significance, Sterling may not be part of the club’s long-term strategy. Chelsea’s recent emphasis has been on acquiring young talents as part of a new project led by co-owner over the past 12 to 18 months.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com