“Parfect replacement for sterling” – Chelsea have identified their Raheem Sterling replacement and need him to go ASAP to secure deal
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In a surprising twist, Chelsea has reportedly already set its sights on a replacement for Raheem Sterling. On Sunday, the winger was notably absent from Chelsea’s squad in their Premier League clash against Manchester City. The reigning champions left Stamford Bridge with a 2-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Erling Haaland and former Blue Mateo Kovacic.
Following Sterling’s omission, his representatives released a statement seeking clarity on his future at the club. The statement read:
“Raheem Sterling is contracted to Chelsea Football Club for the next three years. He returned to England two weeks early for individual training and had a productive pre-season under the new coach, with whom he has built a strong working relationship. He remains committed to performing at the highest level for Chelsea FC and the fans he holds in high regard. Given his inclusion in official pre-match material this week, we expected him to feature in some capacity this weekend.”
The statement continued:
“We have always maintained positive communication with Chelsea FC regarding Raheem’s future at the club and anticipate clarity on this situation soon. Until then, we continue to support Raheem’s intent to start the season on a high note.”
Chelsea Targets Juventus’ Federico Chiesa
In the aftermath of this unfolding drama, it has been reported that Chelsea is already searching for a possible successor to Sterling. According to Italian outlet Di Marzio, the Blues are eyeing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. However, any potential move for the Italian international would require Chelsea to offload Sterling first to free up the necessary funds and squad space.
When asked about Sterling’s omission, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca kept things brief, stating:
“It’s purely a technical decision, nothing more. Managers make these decisions, and sometimes players aren’t happy with them.”
What’s Next for Chelsea?
Chelsea’s next match is scheduled for Thursday when they take on Swiss side Servette FC in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers. Whether Sterling will feature remains uncertain, but it’s clear the speculation surrounding his future isn’t going away anytime soon.
