Raheem Sterling, the England international winger, has left Chelsea Football Club by mutual consent today, 28 January 2026. The 31-year-old joined Chelsea in July 2022 from Manchester City for a reported £47.5 million fee, signing a five-year contract.
Sterling made 81 appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring 19 goals and providing 15 assists during his three-and-a-half seasons. He spent the 2024-25 season on loan at London rivals Arsenal, where he scored one goal in 28 matches.
Upon his return, Sterling was excluded from Chelsea's first-team plans for the past 18 months, training separately. His departure frees up a significant portion of the club's wage bill, as he was reportedly Chelsea's highest earner on approximately £325,000 per week. Sterling is now a free agent, able to join a new club immediately.
