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£400k-a-week attacker wants London move as January Chelsea transfer deal pushed for

It has been claimed in the media today that Chelsea star Raheem Sterling has decided that he would like to stay in London, and would prefer to make a move to Fulham when he leaves the club.

Sterling has been with CHELSEA for a few seasons now, but he never fulfilled the quality that he showed at Manchester City, and his time at the Bridge has been spent mostly on the bench and shifted out on loan.

And according to Corriere dello Sport, Sterling is now seriously intent on leaving Premier League giants and is looking to resolve a princely contract that has effectively become a “prison” for his career. At 31, the forward is desperate to return to action, and his profile as a versatile attacker appeals to the Napoli hierarchy.

Sterling was a target for the Serie A club during the summer window, and his name has returned to the background as sporting director Giovanni Manna evaluates low-cost opportunities to bolster the squad. However, any move is contingent on Napoli navigating a complex January window defined by strict financial constraints.

However, reports suggest that Sterling’s priority is not chasing silverware abroad, but maintaining stability for his family in the UK. The England international, who has earned 82 caps for his country, is said to have no desire to uproot his life at this stage of his career. Consequently, he has set his sights on remaining in London, say Sky Sports.

IcChelseanews Says…

CHELSEA shot themselves in the foot when they signed Sterling from City as they gave him a massive contract wage that nobody wanted to meet, and that is why they cannot get him off the books.

We think a move away from the club is best for all involved.

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