Raheem Sterling Joins Feyenoord Amid Ajax Interest

omidbasir- Feyenoord’s announcement today regarding the signing of Raheem Sterling came as a significant surprise to many.

According to The Telegraph, Ajax was also interested in securing the services of the former Chelsea and Arsenal player. The English newspaper noted that a transfer to the Johan Cruyff ArenA was a viable option. However, Feyenoord acted more swiftly and effectively in negotiations with the 31-year-old winger.

Sterling himself commented, “After extensive discussions with Dennis and Robin, I am convinced that Feyenoord is the place where I will be happy and can contribute as a valuable member of the squad. Playing abroad presents a completely new challenge for me—one that I am eager to embrace. I am very much looking forward to starting. Thank you to Feyenoord, and especially to Robin and Dennis, for your patience and professionalism throughout this process.”