Raheem Sterling looks set to leave Chelsea before the February 2 Deadline Day, cutting Chelsea’s wage burden and freeing up minutes — punters could shorten Chelsea’s odds as squad clarity improves, while Sterling signing for another club would boost that club’s attacking odds and create value in player-based markets.
Raheem Sterling poised to exit Chelsea before Deadline Day
Raheem Sterling and Chelsea are nearing a resolution over his future with the winter transfer window closing on February 2. Sterling has not played for Chelsea since May 2024 and has been training away from the first-team squad since last summer after a proposed move failed to materialise. Talks between the player, his representatives and the club are expected to conclude in the coming days.
Contract, wages and financial implications
Sterling earns a reported £325,000 per week and has roughly 18 months remaining on his contract. If he stayed until it expires in summer 2027, the deal could cost Chelsea around £25m in wages. The club is therefore motivated to find a permanent transfer or agree a settlement that makes him a free agent, as Sterling has indicated he does not want another loan spell.
Playing history and recent form
Sterling spent last season on loan at Arsenal, making 28 appearances, but has been absent from Chelsea’s matchday squads since May 2024. His Chelsea move originated in the summer of 2022 when the club signed him from Manchester City on a five-year contract for an initial fee reported at £50m.
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Transfer market and betting implications
Sterling’s likely departure will reduce Chelsea’s wage bill and could free minutes for other attackers, a factor that may tighten Chelsea’s betting odds in upcoming fixtures. Conversely, if Sterling signs for another Premier League or mid-table European side, that club’s attacking markets could shorten.
Markets tied to squad goals, starting line-ups, and transfer odds should react quickly in the final days of the window.
What to watch before Deadline Day
Key indicators to monitor: any official confirmation of a permanent transfer or mutual termination, whether Sterling accepts free-agent status, and late interest from clubs willing to meet his salary demands. Also watch Chelsea’s squad announcements and any reinforcements that follow Sterling’s exit.
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Raheem Sterling is expected to leave Chelsea by the end of the winter transfer window.
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