Raheem Sterling’s Fall from Premier League Glory

Once a top winger with 115 goals under Pep Guardiola, Raheem Sterling's career has declined since his £45m Chelsea move in 2022. After 15 big chances missed and just 1 goal in 22 Arsenal appearances, he’s now unwanted at Chelsea. Despite past glory with 4 Premier League titles, Sterling faces an uncertain future, with Fenerbahçe and Juventus reportedly interested.

For the once-celebrated English winger Raheem Sterling, the past few years have marked a steep decline from his Premier League peak. After rising to prominence at Liverpool and winning 12 trophies with Manchester City, Sterling joined Chelsea in July 2022 for £45m, but his two-year stint was marred by poor form and unstable management, featuring four coaches in two seasons. In August 2024, he moved on loan to Arsenal but managed just 900 minutes across 22 appearances, scoring only once and assisting twice.

Despite early promise and a standout Champions League display, Arsenal chose not to make the move permanent. Sterling's decline can be traced to missed opportunities—15 big chances wasted in two Chelsea seasons—and a crucial penalty miss in March 2024 that drew fan backlash. His struggles reflected mental fatigue, lost confidence, and inconsistent game time.

Now 30, and no longer in Chelsea’s plans under Enzo Maresca, Sterling has been linked with exits to Juventus, Fenerbahce, and Saudi clubs, though he reportedly declined a move to the latter. Once hailed as Lionel Messi’s potential heir by Xavi and praised by Guardiola for scoring 115 goals under him, Sterling’s future remains uncertain as Chelsea looks to replace him with younger wingers like Nico Williams and Mohamed Kudus.