Raheem Sterling had his ‘payslip’ leaked after ‘leaving it in his car at a garage’
Raheem Sterling’s ‘Payslip’ Allegedly Leaked After Garage Visit
Raheem Sterling once found himself in the headlines when his supposed ‘payslip’ was leaked online, shedding light on the jaw-dropping salaries earned by top-level footballers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Playing football at the highest level is known to be a lucrative career, with players in elite leagues raking in huge sums. While wage figures are often reported in the media and leagues like MLS even publicly release player salaries, there are still moments when the public gets a rare glimpse of actual payslips.
One such incident allegedly happened to Sterling back in 2019, when he was still playing for Manchester City. Sterling, one of the club’s highest earners at the time, reportedly left his payslip in his car while it was being serviced at a garage. The document was then supposedly discovered and leaked online by someone who stumbled across it.
The leaked slip revealed not only Sterling’s base salary and loyalty bonuses but also his monumental tax bill, with reports suggesting he was required to pay an eye-watering £5.4 million in taxes. However, it’s important to note that there has been no official confirmation of the slip’s authenticity, leaving room for the possibility that the document may have been altered.
Sterling’s Impressive Career at Manchester City
Sterling had an impressive career at Manchester City, where he played 339 matches and scored 131 goals. His time at the club was decorated with success, winning four Premier League titles, five League Cups, one FA Cup, and a Community Shield.
In 2022, Sterling made the switch to Chelsea in a deal worth £47.5 million. Since his move to Stamford Bridge, Sterling has featured 81 times for the club and netted 19 goals.
Uncertain Future at Chelsea
However, despite his initial impact, Sterling’s future at Chelsea now seems uncertain. Under new manager Enzo Maresca, Sterling appears to have fallen out of favor. In a surprising move, he was left out of the squad during Chelsea’s recent Premier League match against his former club, Manchester City. Maresca cited the decision as a “technical” one, though it raised eyebrows as Chelsea continues to struggle with an overstuffed roster.
Sterling’s representatives quickly responded by releasing a statement seeking clarity on the decision to omit him from the squad, adding more intrigue to his situation. When asked about Sterling’s future beyond the transfer window, Maresca simply responded, “I don’t know.”
Whether Sterling will remain at Chelsea for the long term remains to be seen, but his recent omission has certainly added fuel to the speculation surrounding his next move.
