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Free agent ahead Raheem Sterling is in talks to affix Serie A facet Napoli. The winger is reportedly eager to reunite with former Manchester Metropolis teammate Kevin De Bruyne.
Sterling had his Chelsea contract terminated by the membership final week by mutual consent and The Solar has now reported that the participant is prepared to take a wage discount to refresh his profession. Napoli are long run admirers of the participant having enquired a few mortgage transfer final summer time.
Sterling’s wage calls for had been seen as unrealistic for Napoli on the time, however are believed to be extra possible this time round. Sterling has endured a troublesome few seasons, having been frozen out of the Chelsea image by then supervisor Enzo Maresca throughout the 2023/24 season.
He then joined Arsenal on mortgage for the whole lot of final season, however struggled for minutes in Mikel Arteta’s facet. On his return to Chelsea, Sterling discovered himself a member of the bomb squad of gamers coaching away from the primary membership as he sought a transfer away.
Sterling closing in on Napoli deal
The previous England worldwide now seems to be nearing a transfer that might pair him with good buddy and former teammate Kevin De Bruyne. The 2 joined Manchester Metropolis on the identical time in 2015 and spent seven years collectively on the membership successful 4 Premier League titles.
Sterling has not performed a aggressive sport since Could of 2025 when he began in Arsenal’s 2-1 away win over Southampton. He had Premier League curiosity from Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Fulham beforehand, however his then wage package deal of round £325,000 per week was believed to be a stumbling block.
The 31-year-old will really feel he has extra time on the high degree and can seemingly relish a brand new problem in Italy. Having spent his total profession in England, a transfer overseas may serve the participant properly.
Sterling can be becoming a member of not solely De Bruyne, however former Manchester United gamers Rasmus Hojlund, Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku. Andre-Frank Anguissa and Billy Gilmour full the record of former Premier League expertise.
