3 Reasons Why a Move to Fulham Could Rescue Raheem Sterling This Summer

Raheem Sterling’s time at Chelsea has fallen well short of expectations since his £47.5 million move from Manchester City in 2022.

Once a cornerstone of England’s attacking force and a two-time Premier League champion, Raheem Sterling now finds himself on the fringes at Stamford Bridge, left out of first-team plans and reportedly available for transfer once again this summer.

However, they are expected to wait until later in the transfer window before making a formal approach. The 30-year-old Sterling spent last season on loan at Arsenal and is available for another move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.

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Fulham has emerged as a potential landing spot for the experienced winger, and with Manager Marco Silva keen to bring Reiss Nelson back to Craven Cottage, he is also exploring other wide attacking options to bolster his squad for the upcoming Premier League campaign.

While Raheem Sterling has been linked with moves to Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus, the prospect of remaining in the Premier League makes Fulham an attractive option.

Raheem Sterling is among several players Chelsea are looking to move on before the transfer window closes, including Trevoh Chalobah and Ben Chilwell.

One of the biggest selling points for Fulham is simple, the location. For a player like Raheem Sterling, who has spent the majority of his career in English football, and more recently settled in London, a move within the capital avoids the chaos that comes with relocating abroad.

Fulham provides the comfort of familiarity, yet with the promise of a fresh start. Unlike his time at Chelsea, where managerial changes and tactical inconsistencies hindered his impact, Fulham under Marco Silva offers a stable environment and a clearly defined style of play.

Silva, who has been quietly building a competitive Premier League squad at Craven Cottage, is keen to bring in proven quality.

Raheem Sterling, with 82 England caps, vast Champions League experience, and title-winning pedigree, fits that bill. In an environment that allows him to play regularly and without the intense scrutiny that comes with playing for one of the 'Big Six,' Sterling could rediscover his best form and his joy for the game.

With England manager Thomas heading into a crucial 12-month period ahead of major international competitions, players like Raheem Sterling still have a chance to return to the fold if they can prove themselves.

Raheem Sterling’s last appearance for the Three Lions came in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final against France.

Since then, he has struggled for consistency and minutes at club level, making it nearly impossible to force his way back into the England squad.

At Fulham, he would be expected to play a prominent role week in and week out. And in today’s national team landscape, consistent Premier League performances are often the fastest route back into contention.

Raheem Sterling has already shown glimpses of his quality, starting 13 games on loan at Arsenal last season, and while it was not a breakout campaign, he did enough to suggest there is still plenty left in the tank.

A strong start to the 2025/26 season in Fulham’s colours could remind Tuchel, and the rest of the football world, of the qualities that once made Raheem Sterling one of the most feared wingers in Europe.

Fulham manager Marco Silva is not just looking for attacking reinforcements, he is looking for experience, pace, and players who can unlock defences in one-on-one situations. That is exactly where Raheem Sterling thrives.

Marco Silva is reportedly exploring a range of wide options, including the possibility of re-signing Reiss Nelson after a productive loan spell. But Raheem Sterling brings something extra, big-game experience, tactical versatility, and a point to prove.

His ability to play on either wing, cut inside, and exploit space would fit well into Silva’s direct, counter-attacking system. With Aleksandar Mitrović or a similar target man up front, Raheem Sterling could flourish as a creator and secondary goal threat.

His natural chemistry with other Premier League veterans and the relatively less pressurised environment at Fulham may give him the confidence to take on defenders again, something that was rarely seen during his latter days at Chelsea.

However, with FIFA's new restrictions limiting the number of players loaned to foreign clubs, Chelsea must carefully manage their outgoing loans. Carney Chukwuemeka spent last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, and other players may join Strasbourg this window.