Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling looks increasingly likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus emerging as serious suitors amid renewed transfer speculation.
£20m Sterling Could Exit Chelsea as Leverkusen and Juve Lead Interest
talkSPORT recently reported both clubs are interested in Sterling who spent the 2024–25 season on loan at Arsenal and scored just once in 28 appearances.
After being left out of Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad, his departure appears imminent either permanently or via loan with the Blues eager to offload his £325,000-per-week wages.
A move to either European Champions League side would offer Sterling the chance to play at a higher level next season.
Chelsea have set a £20 million asking price for the 30-year-old international, a fee now considered reasonable given his form and current standing in the squad.
Leverkusen have signalled interest under manager Erik ten Hag, who previously pursued Sterling at Manchester United, adding another layer of intrigue to the potential move.
Meanwhile, Juventus continue to monitor Sterling as an experienced option for their attacking ranks.
A proposed swap deal involving Federico Chiesa was floated in 2024 but collapsed due to wage and valuation mismatches—Sterling reportedly earns nearly double what Chiesa does.
Since then, interest has persisted, though no formal bid has materialised yet.
Sterling’s situation highlights the challenges Chelsea face: stockpiling talent that doesn’t fit Enzo Maresca’s system and managing high-wage players with limited playing time.
Maresca has made clear Sterling is not in his plans, prompting an urgent search for solutions.
For Sterling, a move would offer not just playing time, but a chance to rediscover form in a new environment something likely to revitalise his fading England prospects.
Whether in Germany or Italy, a fresh chapter could reignite the spark that once made him one of England’s finest.
