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Aston Villa offering Sterling escape route from Stamford Bridge

Raheem Sterling’s tenure at Chelsea appears to be drawing to a close, with reports suggesting that manager Enzo Maresca has made it clear the winger is no longer part of his future plans. Once a dynamic and influential player, Sterling’s impact on the pitch has waned, leading to speculation about his departure from Stamford Bridge before the transfer window shuts.

Aston Villa has already opened talks with Chelsea regarding a potential move for Sterling. The Birmingham – based club is reportedly keen to bring in the experienced winger, seeing an opportunity to revitalize his career. Sterling is said to be open to a significant reduction in his £300,000 per week salary in order to find the right project, signaling his willingness to move on from Chelsea. The Blues have been linked with Aston Villa’s young striker Jhon Duran, who could potentially move to Stamford Bridge as part of a deal involving Sterling.

Crystal Palace is also among the clubs interested in offering Sterling a fresh start. The South London club is eager to provide an escape route for the former England international. As talks continue, it remains to be seen where Sterling will land, but it’s clear that his time at Chelsea is nearing its end, with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace leading the race for his signature.



 Author: Paul Kemp

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