With his contract terminated, Sterling is now a free agent and able to sign with a new club immediately outside of the transfer window. Sources close to the 82-time capped England international believe his new status will open up the market significantly. While the player had previously prioritised staying in London to avoid disrupting his children’s schooling, his stance has shifted now that a permanent solution is on the table.
Previously, Sterling was unwilling to uproot his family for a short-term loan deal, but the security of a permanent contract has changed the equation. The Daily Mail reports that the attacker is now fully open to considering offers from abroad, realising that a move to a top European league may be his best route back to regular football.
This flexibility is crucial as his representatives sound out potential destinations. Having represented Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal, Sterling boasts an elite pedigree that few free agents can match. At 31, he is viewed by his camp as being in his prime years, provided he can find a club willing to back his talent with a suitable financial package.