Juventus Show Interest in Raheem Sterling Amid Uncertainty Over His Future
Raheem Sterling’s future at Chelsea is uncertain, and Italian giants Juventus have expressed interest in signing the winger.
Sterling’s representatives released a statement, seeking clarity on his future after being left out of Chelsea’s squad to face Manchester City.
The 29-year-old was given the weekend off following the decision, but sources indicate that talks are scheduled to resolve the situation.
Prior to the statement, Juventus had already registered their interest in Sterling, who has been struggling to find his place in the Chelsea squad.
Raheem Sterling is the subject of an enquiry from Juventus, amid uncertainty over his future
Juventus, managed by Thiago Motta, would need to reduce their current wage bill before making a concrete move for Sterling, with forward Federico Chiesa among the players who could leave.
It remains to be seen whether Sterling would be willing to uproot his young family, who are settled in London, for a move to Italy.
However, Chelsea are keen to offload Sterling, who was signed from Manchester City in 2022 for £47.5million, and would save on his reported £325,000-per-week wages.
Head coach Enzo Maresca indicated to Sterling in training last week that his chances of playing would be limited and that he should consider alternatives.
The fact Chelsea are close to completing their swoop for forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid will add further competition in attacking areas.
Chelsea are keen to offload Sterling but it is unclear whether he wants to join Juventus
Sterling has attracted interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, but as things stand, the England attacker is unwilling to take such a step in his career.
Given his salary, the number of realistic options Sterling will have are limited, which could see Chelsea having to pay part of his wages in order to move him.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.