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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual consent and seeks fresh start

Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling fell out of favour at Chelsea in the summer of 2024. Photograph: James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images

Raheem Sterling is looking to revive his career after departing Chelsea by mutual consent. The 31-year-old winger was the club’s highest earner but has been out of favour since the summer of 2024. Sterling had 18 months left on a deal worth £325,000 a week.

Sterling struggled to produce his best form after joining from Manchester City in 2022. He was the first player to arrive under the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership and was hailed as a marquee signing.

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