Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has shared why he decided to leave the club on loan to join Arsenal this summer.
Sterling explained that he was drawn to Arsenal because of the unity within Mikel Arteta’s team and their strong desire to win.
The England international made a surprising loan move to Arsenal in the final minutes of the European transfer window. The former Liverpool and Manchester City forward will now spend the remainder of the 2024-25 season with the Gunners.
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Sterling had been sidelined from the Chelsea first team by manager Enzo Maresca. Maresca, who took over at Chelsea after leaving Leicester City this summer, informed Sterling privately and publicly that he was not part of the club’s future plans.
It took Sterling just a few days to secure a move across London. Reflecting on the transfer in a video posted to Arsenal’s social media accounts, Sterling said, “People like to talk, don’t they? Well, so do I. And I’ll say this: you’re about to see the best of me.”
“It’s an unbelievable feeling. It’s really exciting. I’m buzzing. We kind of left it late, but it’s one I was hoping for. Looking at everything, I’m just like, ‘This is a perfect fit for me,’ and I’m super happy we got it over the line.”
“I spoke with [sporting director] Edu and I said you can see the real togetherness from Mikel’s time here and the journey the boys are on. You can see the hunger, and, again, the togetherness is something I’m looking to be a part of.”