Official announcement: Former Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch giants Feyenoord

Official announcement: Former Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has joined Dutch giants Feyenoord on a contract that runs until the end of the current season.

After signing for Feyenoord, Sterling said:
“As a free agent, it’s the first time in a long while that I’ve had the chance to take control of the next step in my career.

I wanted to take my time, speak with the club and the manager, gain a clearer understanding of the role they see for me, and make sure I can truly add value to the team in this next chapter.

After in-depth conversations with Robin, I’m convinced that Feyenoord is a place where I can feel comfortable and become an important part of the squad again.

Playing abroad is a completely new challenge for me, and I’m ready to embrace it. To be honest, I can’t wait to get started.

I’d like to thank Feyenoord, especially Robin and Dennis, for the patience and professionalism you showed throughout this process.”

Van Persie said:
“Convincing a player of Raheem’s calibre to join us is naturally a tremendous achievement.

His football résumé speaks for itself: without doubt, his quality is capable of changing the course of a match. I firmly believe he will be a hugely valuable addition as we push toward our objectives in the second half of the season.”