Fabrizio Romano has commented on the recent links between Juventus and Raheem Sterling, with the Serie A giants interested in the 29-year-old Chelsea attacker.
According to an update by Fabrizio Romano on Caught Offside, Raheem Sterling has not received any approach from a Serie A club. Recent reports have linked the Chelsea attacker with Juventus over a late move in the summer transfer window. However, the Blues have not seen any offer come their way from an Italian outfit for the 29-year-old.
Raheem Sterling and his Chelsea inconsistencies
Raheem Sterling has blown hot and cold since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in July 2022. The Englishman arrived at Stamford Bridge after an exceptional stint with Manchester City, winning almost every major trophy with the Premier League bigwigs.
However, things have not been hunky-dory for Sterling since joining Chelsea two years ago. While the 29-year-old has shown flashes of brilliance, a tally of 19 goals and 12 assists in 81 appearances thus far for the West London club is underwhelming for a player of his quality.
With the Blues struggling to blow their opponents away in the last two seasons, Sterling has been one of the players culpable of not rising to the occasion enough. So, it is hardly surprising that the England international faces an uncertain future at Chelsea, with recent reports claiming the Premier League heavyweights were considering cashing in on him. Meanwhile, he has emerged as a target for Juventus.
Serie A move on the horizon?
Juventus can do with a player like Raheem Sterling. The Serie A giants are reportedly on the cusp of parting ways with Federico Chiesa, who does not feature in Thiago Motta’s plans for the 2024/25 season. Interestingly, Chiesa has been a target for Chelsea, although a move to Stamford Bridge might not see the light of day after the West London outfit signed Pedro Neto.
As for Sterling, he can be a top-notch addition to the Juventus attack. However, Fabrizio Romano has played down the rumours, saying “Chelsea have also not received proposals from Juventus for Raheem Sterling so far, and Sterling has received no contact from Italy yet, despite rumours. What I’m told is that Juventus are working on the Nico Gonzalez deal with Fiorentina as their priority for the new winger.”
With Chelsea yet to receive an offer for Sterling, the Englishman’s departure is no closer to seeing the light of day. Meanwhile, the 29-year-old is happy at Chelsea amid his exit links. So, it might not be surprising if he remains at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer transfer window.
