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It’s been a complicated week for some former Liverpool players. Anfield favourite Philippe Coutinho left Brazilian club Vasco Da Gama this week, releasing an emotional statement about why he decided to make the decision.
He has since got an offer from LA Galaxy in the MLS. Meanwhile, former Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling made a surprising switch to Feyenoord after mutually terminating his contract at Chelsea.
However, he has not been able to train due to work permit issue. But he is now all clear to play after the Dutch giants confirmed he is eligible for their next game at home to Telstar on Sunday evening:
A Feyenoord statement read:
“Raheem Sterling is eligible to play for Feyenoord”
“Sterling has obtained his work and residence permit. The international transfer certificate had already been issued earlier by the English FA, meaning the 82-cap England international is now eligible to feature for Feyenoord in official matches. In that regard, the 31-year-old forward will be available for Sunday’s home fixture (8:00 P.M.) against Telstar.”
Speaking on his transfer, Sterling said:
“As a free agent, I’ve had, for the first time in a long time, the opportunity to control the next step,” Sterling said. “In my career. I wanted to take my time to speak with clubs and their head coaches to better understand the role they envisioned for me and ensure that I can add real value in this next chapter.
“Having spoken in great detail with Robin, I’m confident that Feyenoord is a place I can be happy and establish myself as a valued member of the team. Playing abroad is a whole new challenge for me – and one I’m ready to embrace. Honestly, I’m just excited to get started.”
Despite being cleared to train, Sunday’s clash against Telstar may come too soon for Sterling – who has not played a game all season. Manager Robin Van Persie has asserted that the ex-Liverpool man will be assessed on a week-by-week basis:
“We’ll see each week when he’s fit for a match. That will take some time, but that seems logical to me, since he hasn’t played for six months.”
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