Chelsea Omit Raheem Sterling From 2025-2026 Roster; Nine Players Put Up for Auction
Chelsea Offload Raheem Sterling as Part of Squad Overhaul
In a significant move, Chelsea are set to sell Raheem Sterling during the 2025 summer transfer window. The club has made it clear that they want to offload the 30-year-old player after his loan spell at Arsenal ended, with Arsenal choosing not to pursue a permanent deal [1].
Sterling, who joined Chelsea in 2022 for a large transfer fee of £47.5 million, has been training away from the first team, indicating he is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge [1]. With only two years left on his contract, Chelsea faces difficulty recouping their investment, and they seem motivated to sell him while there is interest from other clubs [2].
Several clubs, including Crystal Palace, Fulham (who seem to be leading), Juventus, and Bayer Leverkusen, have shown interest in signing Sterling [1][2][3]. His limited impact during the 2024/25 season — just one goal and five assists in 28 appearances on loan at Arsenal — and being overlooked in favor of younger players may also have influenced Chelsea's decision to move him on [1][2].
Meanwhile, Chelsea are still looking to bring in one or two more players before the transfer window closes. In addition to Sterling, Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka are also expected to depart Chelsea permanently during the current transfer window [3].
Enzo Maresca, the new manager at Chelsea, continues to reshape the squad for the new 2025-2026 Premier League season. Notably, Jorrel Hato, a defender, has been included in Chelsea's latest squad list, following his move from Ajax [4].
In a separate transfer, Everton are expected to pay a total fee of around £29 million for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. According to reports, Dewsbury-Hall has already agreed personal terms with Everton, and a permanent deal with Chelsea has been reached [5].
[1] Sterling's sale driven by Chelsea's desire to reduce surplus players, declining role, and performance [2] Chelsea face difficulty recouping investment in Sterling, motivated to sell [3] Interest from multiple clubs willing to sign Sterling [4] Jorrel Hato included in Chelsea's squad list following Ajax move [5] Everton set to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for £29 million
- Raheem Sterling, despite his short stint at Arsenal, wasn't able to secure a permanent deal, which signals Chelsea's intent to sell him in the upcoming European sports-betting market.
- The upcoming Premier League season might see a change in the sports landscape, as both Raheem Sterling and other surplus players like Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka could be leaving Chelsea.
- With Sterling's performances lacking during the 2024/25 season, it seems the Premier League powerhouse is looking to Europe's top football leagues to find suitable replacements.
- In an interesting twist, Enzo Maresca's squad overhaul at Chelsea could bring new faces like Jorrel Hato from European leagues, while Sterling might be moving towards more Naija clubs with an eye on football betting.
