Raheem Sterling Victimized by Home Invasion: Details and Implications

Last Saturday evening, around 6:30 PM, masked individuals attempted to breach the home of Raheem Sterling, situated in a development on Crown Estate land in Berkshire, west of London. At the time, Sterling was at home with his long-term partner and their three children, along with a fourth child from a previous relationship. Notably, Sterling has not participated in Chelsea’s squad this season.

Details surrounding the break-in remain scarce, and Sterling has requested that the privacy of himself and his family be respected during this unsettling time.

This incident follows another burglary at a different property in Surrey, close to Chelsea’s training ground, which occurred at the end of 2022 during the World Cup. Sterling was compelled to leave the England camp in Qatar to address the situation before returning to compete in the tournament, where England faced France in the quarter-finals.

A spokesperson for Sterling confirmed to the Daily Telegraph, “We can confirm that Raheem Sterling was the victim of a home break-in this weekend. It was a grave violation of our privacy and safety; however, we are grateful to report that he and his loved ones are safe. We kindly ask for privacy during this challenging period.”

Thames Valley Police are currently conducting a thorough investigation and are seeking information from anyone who may have observed suspicious activities related to the incident.

Sterling is not the only Premier League player to have been targeted by criminals in recent times. Following the burglary at his Surrey residence, Chelsea teammate Marc Cucurella and Reading defender Scott Dann also fell victim to the same burglar, who managed to steal approximately £1.1 million in belongings before being sentenced to 12 years and 10 months in prison for conspiracy to burgle and drug-related offenses. During that incident, Sterling lost ten Rolex watches.

Players in the affluent ‘Golden Triangle’ of Cheshire, located south of Manchester, have also been frequently targeted. Recent reports suggest that players, including Jack Grealish, are increasingly hiring former MMA fighters as bodyguards for enhanced security.

Meanwhile, Sterling has faced significant challenges on the football pitch. Deemed surplus to requirements by Chelsea’s coach Enzo Maresca, he struggled for minutes during a loan spell at Arsenal last season and could not secure a transfer away from Chelsea during the recent summer transfer window. Currently, with a contract running until 2027 and a transfer fee of nearly £50 million from Manchester City, Sterling has not featured for Chelsea since May 2024. As he approaches 31, questions arise about the future trajectory of his career following such an extended period without play.

Sterling’s inactivity is costly for Chelsea, as he reportedly earns £325,000 per week, with his contract estimated to be worth around £30 million at the start of this season. He prefers to remain near London, citing concerns about disrupting his family due to his son’s commitments with Arsenal’s academy.