Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling to remain at Stamford Bridge until January as reasons for winger's failed summer transfer exit come to light

Chelsea's out-of-favour winger Raheem Sterling will remain at Stamford Bridge at least until January. Sterling, who spent last season on loan at Arsenal, was deemed surplus to Enzo Maresca's needs ahead of the 2025-26 season, but the England international failed to find a new club in the summer transfer window.

  • Sterling to stay at
  • Summer move away never materialised
  • Deemed surplus to Maresca’s needs 

Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling to remain at Stamford Bridge until January as reasons for winger's failed summer transfer exit come to lightChelsea outcast Raheem Sterling to remain at Stamford Bridge until January as reasons for winger's failed summer transfer exit come to lightChelsea outcast Raheem Sterling to remain at Stamford Bridge until January as reasons for winger's failed summer transfer exit come to light

Sterling was linked with a move away from Chelsea throughout the summer after Maresca left him out of the Club squad. He has since been training away from the first team with fellow members of the Blues’ ‘Bomb Squad’. It has been reported that the former star would prefer to keep living in London with his family instead of moving abroad and clubs like and were interested in signing him at one point, although a deal never materialised.

The 30-year-old also attracted interest from the this summer, but he chose not to join a club in the Middle East as he remains hopeful of making a comeback to the team, according to The Daily Mail. The report adds that Chelsea prioritised other players’ futures ahead of Sterling’s in a busy summer window.

The Blues managed to offload several out-of-favour players in the summer transfer window, including Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix, however, Sterling and Axel Disasi remained at the club as the summer deadline passed.

The English winger will try to force his way into Maresca’s plans over the next four months before re-evaluating his future in January. Chelsea are due back in action after the international break on September 13 when they take in a trip to .