Raheem Sterling's stint at Chelsea was marked by disappointment and frustration, as the winger struggled to find his footing in London after a successful spell at Manchester City. Despite being hailed as a marquee signing when he joined the Blues three and a half years ago, Sterling's career has taken a significant downturn since his departure from City.
The former Liverpool star had been touted as Thomas Tuchel's key player in the final third, but his time at Chelsea was marred by inconsistency and fitness issues. The arrival of Graham Potter as manager did little to address these problems, with Sterling being used out of position and struggling to adapt to the new system.
As the months went by, whispers began to circulate that Chelsea were willing to sell Sterling, and despite a brief resurgence under Mauricio Pochettino, it was clear that the winger's time at Stamford Bridge had come to an end. His final appearance for the club came in a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, with Sterling scoring but also leaving the door open for his departure.
The reality is that Sterling's time at Chelsea has been marked by failure, with the club ultimately unable to find a way to get the best out of him. The decision to end his contract by mutual consent was a pragmatic one, given the financial implications of keeping him on the books.
Despite this, there will be clubs who are willing to give Sterling another chance, provided he is willing to take a pay cut and adapt to their system. With his international career also coming to an end, it's clear that Sterling has no choice but to find new club where he can rediscover his form and make up for lost time.
Sterling's family will be crucial in any decision he makes, given the recent burglaries at his home and the fact that his son Thiago is currently developing with Arsenal. The winger must ensure that any move he makes is right for his loved ones, while also giving himself every chance of reviving his career.
Ultimately, Sterling's story is one without clear winners or losers – Chelsea failed to get the best out of him, but he still has a chance to make amends and find success elsewhere.
The former Liverpool star had been touted as Thomas Tuchel's key player in the final third, but his time at Chelsea was marred by inconsistency and fitness issues. The arrival of Graham Potter as manager did little to address these problems, with Sterling being used out of position and struggling to adapt to the new system.
As the months went by, whispers began to circulate that Chelsea were willing to sell Sterling, and despite a brief resurgence under Mauricio Pochettino, it was clear that the winger's time at Stamford Bridge had come to an end. His final appearance for the club came in a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, with Sterling scoring but also leaving the door open for his departure.
The reality is that Sterling's time at Chelsea has been marked by failure, with the club ultimately unable to find a way to get the best out of him. The decision to end his contract by mutual consent was a pragmatic one, given the financial implications of keeping him on the books.
Despite this, there will be clubs who are willing to give Sterling another chance, provided he is willing to take a pay cut and adapt to their system. With his international career also coming to an end, it's clear that Sterling has no choice but to find new club where he can rediscover his form and make up for lost time.
Sterling's family will be crucial in any decision he makes, given the recent burglaries at his home and the fact that his son Thiago is currently developing with Arsenal. The winger must ensure that any move he makes is right for his loved ones, while also giving himself every chance of reviving his career.
Ultimately, Sterling's story is one without clear winners or losers – Chelsea failed to get the best out of him, but he still has a chance to make amends and find success elsewhere.
. I mean, he was supposed to be the big signing that saved them but it seems like they didn't quite know how to get the most out of him. And with Potter taking over, it just seemed like a mess 
. The fact that his family is going through some tough times at home doesn't help either 
. It's not all on Chelsea though, Sterling has been struggling to find his form for ages and he needs to take responsibility for that too 
. I'm sure there are plenty of other clubs who'd love to give him a chance if he's willing to take a pay cut 
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. I feel bad for the guy, he did well at City and deserved more from us 
. His career hasn't been going great lately and it's time for a change 
. I hope he finds a new club that likes him for what he is, not the player Chelsea wanted 
. Family comes first too, gotta think about Thiago and the home security issues 
. Sterling still has a chance to bounce back, let's see how it goes 
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] And now he's off to the next station! 
[Image of Raheem Sterling walking away from a Chelsea jersey 
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He needs space to run and create, and that's hard to replicate on the pitch.
. But now he's gotta be smart about his next move... I mean, who's gonna take a chance on him? 
Family has to come first too, especially with those burglaries going down at his place - can't have his mind on the game when there's stuff like that going on 
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. Maybe he'll find another team where they value him 
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. Chelsea did him a solid by cutting ties, I guess? At least now he's gotta find somewhere where they'll take a chance on him and his fam 
i mean imagine playing with no water bottles or towels 
. I feel bad for him tho 'cause he seemed so promising wen he joined, but I guess thats football right? 
gotta be good 4 his fam though, cant afford any more drama 
. Sterling was always a player I had faith in, even when things weren't going well for him at Chelsea 
. It'll be interesting to see where he ends up next, but I hope he finds happiness and success on the pitch again!
. The thought of him leaving his son Thiago behind at Arsenal is definitely a concern though 
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And now he's gotta start from scratch somewhere else... 
I feel bad for him, 'cause the guy's had some tough times off the pitch too, what with those burglaries and his son Thiago being at Arsenal. 
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, like he needs to take ownership of his career and not just blame one club for his struggles. He's had some amazing moments at City, but here he is struggling at Chelsea 
, so we'll see what happens next 
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? Fingers crossed for the guy! 
just thought I'd dump some stats on ya! 
goals in 3
appearances - not too shabby, but also not exactly the 20+ goals per season we expected 
26.3% 
) last season 
in 3
What's going on with his fitness? It's like he just can't get it together no more. The thing is though, the guy's still super talented... if you give him a chance 
gotta be a good fit 4 him & his loved ones tho 