Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling is seeking clarity on his future at the club after being left out of the squad for the Premier League opener against Manchester City. Despite playing in all preseason matches, Sterling was omitted from the matchday squad for the first competitive game under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Maresca had previously referred to Sterling as an important player, indicating that he was part of his plans. However, speculation about a potential move away from Chelsea has surfaced, with Juventus reportedly showing interest in the 29-year-old forward.
Sterling's camp issued a statement emphasizing his commitment to Chelsea, stating that he is under contract for the next three years. The player returned early to conduct individual training and has had a positive preseason under the new coach.
Despite the expectation of involvement in the weekend fixture, Sterling was left out of the squad, prompting the need for clarity on his situation at the club. The camp expressed confidence in Chelsea's assurances regarding Sterling's future and reiterated their support for his desire to perform at the highest level.
Since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in 2022, Sterling has made 81 appearances and scored 19 goals across all competitions. Meanwhile, Chelsea is reportedly in talks with Atlético Madrid for a potential deal involving forward João Félix, which could see Conor Gallagher moving to the LaLiga club in a separate transaction.
