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Raheem Sterling (32), the "all-time great muktu" who earned a high weekly salary without playing a single game this season, eventually finished accompanying Chelsea.
Chelsea officially announced on the club's official website on the 29th (Korea Standard Time), "Sterling left Chelsea under mutual agreement."
In addition, the club said, "Stirling, who left Manchester City to join Chelsea in the summer of 2022, has played as our player for three and a half seasons," adding, "I am grateful for his contribution as a Chelsea player." I wish you good luck in the next stage of your career," he said.
The BBC, a leading British newspaper, reported in detail the specific terms and background of the contract termination shortly after Chelsea's announcement. The media said, "Sterling had 18 months left on his contract with Chelsea, but after discussions with the club, he decided to become a free agent."
The decision is aimed at easing Chelsea's financial burden. If Sterling stays with the team for the remaining year and a half, Chelsea will have to pay more than 20 million pounds (about 39.5 billion won). The BBC said: "Sterling will receive alimony from Chelsea following the termination of the contract, but the amount is less than the total amount of the remaining salary. Chelsea has reduced costs through this," he explained.
It is the downfall of a player who was once known as a world-class striker. Sterling was the first recruit under owner Todd Boehly with a transfer fee of 47.5 million pounds (about 94 billion won) in 2022.
Contrary to expectations, Sterling's position in Chelsea was unstable. "BBC" analyzed, "Stirling, who was recruited under Thomas Tuchel, has since narrowed his position amid frequent changes of head coaches from Graham Potter, Frank Lampard, Mauricio Pochettino to Enso Maresca."
Attention is also focusing on Sterling's next destination, which has become a body of freedom. "BBC" said, "Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen showed interest in Sterling. There were rumors of a transfer to Fulham last summer, he said. "Sterling prefers to stay in London, but he has left open the possibility of transfer to all clubs at home and abroad to turn his career around."
Sterling has suffered two home robberies since 2022, the media said. "If Sterling leaves London, he will find a place where his family's safety is guaranteed. He also added that he prefers to stay in London because his son is registered at the Arsenal Academy and wants to maintain his family's living environment.
Sterling deserved to be called the 'greatest muktu' of all time this season. He did not play a single game this season and pocketed 325,000 pounds (about 630 million won) per week.
Sterling, who was completely excluded from Maresca's plans, was placed on the release list early on. He reportedly received personal training at the Chelsea training ground. Even though he couldn't make the first-team stage, he received a high weekly salary, the highest level in the team.
Sterling, who has never played in an official match since May and left disappointment with only 13 starts (one goal) on Arsenal's loan last season, ended up leaving Chelsea with alimony.
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