Raheem Sterling makes surprise transfer to European club – working under a Premier League legend – days after having his £325k-a-week Chelsea contract ripped up

Former Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch club Feyenoord on a deal until the end of the season.

The former England international did not play for the Blues after May 2024, despite being on a five-year deal worth £325,000-a-week, and had his contract torn up at the end of January.

Now, his move to the Netherlands has been confirmed, where he will work under Premier League legend Robin van Persie, who is manager of the club and played for both Arsenal and Manchester United.

Daily Mail Sport was told in January that Sterling was open to considering a move abroad, with the attacker previously keen to stay in London.  

The terms of the settlement to end his stay at Stamford Bridge have not being revealed by either side, but we are told it achieves a meaningful saving to Chelsea while also allowing Sterling to reignite his career. 

A club statement confirmed: ‘Raheem Sterling has today departed Chelsea Football Club by mutual agreement, bringing to an end three-and-a-half seasons as our player, having signed in the summer of 2022 when he was transferred from Manchester City.

‘We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a Chelsea player and wish him well for the next stage in his career.’

Sterling took to Instagram to share a brief message, saying: ‘All eyes on the future. God is great.’ 

More to follow.