"Collecting Prem clubs like infinity stones" - Fans react as Raheem Sterling closes in on move to join Arsenal from Chelsea
Fans reacted on social media as Raheem Sterling reportedly closed in on a loan move to join Arsenal from Chelsea. An agreement has been reached between the Premier League clubs for the Liverpool graduate. He arrived at Stamford Bridge from Manchester City in 2022.
Chelsea has accepted the final conditions of the loan transfer, with the 29-year-old willing to move, as per Fabrizio Romano. The transfer expert added that Sterling had spoken to the Gunners head coach, Mikel Arteta.
On X (formerly Twitter), fans shared their opinions on Sterling's potential move to Arsenal. While some fans hailed the winger's club career, some were excited about his possible next venture in the Premier League.
One fan wrote:
"Bro collecting prem clubs like infinity stones 😂."
Some fans pointed out the big clubs Sterling played for so far.
"Liverpool, City, Arsenal, Chelsea. That’s some legacy," another added.
"Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea and now Arsenal. Raheem Sterling no small," another fan chimed in.
One account posted:
"We took Chelsea best player once again"
Some fans loved the Gunners' decision to sign the English winger.
"Could be the missing piece of the puzzle, good luck Raheem," another tweeted.
"Solid move in a much needed role," another wrote.
"Now watch how Arteta will transform sterling to a beast 🥶🥶🥶🔥," another fan wrote.
Raheem Sterling started his senior career with Liverpool in 2012 and continued at Anfield till 2015, followed by making a move to Manchester City. In his seven-year tenure at Etihad, the winger won four Premier League titles, the 2018–19 FA Cup, five EFL Cups and the 2019 FA Community Shield.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca spoke about Raheem Sterling
Chelsea has over 40 players in its squad, and with the overload, the Premier League giants will be looking to eliminate some of them. The Blues have excluded a group of players from their first team. Some of them are Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja, Kepa Arrizabalaga and David Datro Fofana. This group has been training separately at Cobham.
Speaking about the situation of Sterling and the other stars training apart from the main squad, Enzo Maresca told reporters (via GOAL):
"We’re going to see. Because I prefer to be honest with the player, with Raheem, I’ve been exactly the same. The ones who are not involved, they are all players who are not going to be involved and they don’t get any minutes in case they stay. ... The only thing I can say is the ones who are going to get minutes are the ones who I think can help us."
"It’s not just Raheem. It’s all the players who at this moment are training apart. At the moment the transfer window closes, they are not going to get minutes. I’ve already been clear with them and honest and this is the only reason why."
Sterling has recorded 19 goals and 12 assists in 81 appearances across all competitions for the Blues. His current contract at Stamford Bridge is valid until June 30, 2027.