Chelsea striker Raheem Sterling has expressed his strong desire to remain in the Premier League at a crucial time when he is facing a turning point in his career. According to a new report from Sky Sports chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol, Sterling prefers to stay and play in England rather than travel to overseas leagues such as Saudi Arabia due to family reasons and personal loyalty to the England national team.
Sterling's family has settled in England, which has become an important factor that he cannot ignore when considering his future destination. In addition, he still harbors the dream of playing for the England national team and hopes to maintain his form in the Premier League arena for more opportunities to play for his country. Therefore, despite rumors of him joining a Saudi club in the transfer market, Sterling himself has made it clear that it is not his first choice.
However, Sterling is also aware of his current situation at Chelsea. With the reshuffling of the squad and changes in tactics, his future at Stamford Bridge has become uncertain. In the face of this reality, an open and honest dialog between Sterling and Chelsea is needed to jointly find a solution that is beneficial to both parties.
There is one feature of Sterling's contract with Chelsea that sets it apart from other players - his salary is not tied to the team's participation in the Champions League. This means that even if Chelsea fail to qualify for the Champions League, Sterling's income will not be affected. But despite this, he is still eager to continue playing in the Premier League in the new season and show his strengths in a club that can give him enough chances to play and a competitive platform.
A number of Premier League clubs are currently keeping a close eye on Sterling's movements. For the experienced and skillful striker, finding a new owner who can satisfy his competitive needs as well as take care of his family and personal development will be the next thing he needs to focus on.
