Raheem Sterling could hardly be happier about his transfer deadline day move to Arsenal after being deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea.
The writing was on the wall for the 29-year-old at Stamford Bridge after he was left out of the matchday squad by Enzo Maresca for the side’s opening weekend defeat to Manchester City.
Sterling‘s representatives released a statement on the winger’s behalf which claimed it was “our expectation was that Raheem would be involved in this weekend’s fixture in some capacity” and sought clarity on the player’s situation.
Two weeks later the four-time Premier League winner made the move across London to join Arsenal on a season-long-deal which will see Chelsea pay well above 50 percent of the player’s £325,000 wages.
