The Saudi Pro League sides preparing offers of over £100 million to sign Chelsea’s best player in a stunning move this summer
Despite reports that he could move to Saudi Arabia during the forthcoming summer transfer window, football.london knows that Raheem Sterling is still loyal to Chelsea.
The Saudi Pro League reportedly showed a lot of interest in the 29-year-old last summer, but he turned down the opportunity to relocate to the Middle East following a lacklustre first season at Stamford Bridge. Despite this, Sterling and Kai Havertz tied for Chelsea’s top scorer in all competitions at the end of the 2022–2023 season with nine goals each.
With 2,668 total minutes played this season, Sterling has contributed eight goals and six assists for the Blues. The winger, who was formerly at Manchester City and Liverpool, continues to draw criticism from Chelsea supporters.
As the 2024 summer transfer window draws near, there are rumours of renewed interest from Saudi Arabia. However, as of right now, Sterling is set to stay at Chelsea, as far as football.london is aware. With 82 caps for the Three Lions, the Jamaican-born England international is still dedicated to the Blues’ long-term plan and has a contract with the team that runs until 2027.
In all competitions this season, Sterling leads only Cole Palmer (12) and Nicolas Jackson (11) in goals scored for Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino is perplexed by the Chelsea fans’ repeated jeers directed at the winger as he exits the pitch, despite this.
During a news conference on Friday, Pochettino stated, “Someone told me [that Sterling was booed against Leeds United last week], but I didn’t hear it.” “I don’t know why that occurs; I’ve only been here for nine months.
