The Daily Telegraph reported that Bayern had inquired about Chelsea winger Sterling on the day of the summer window closing.
Although Sterling's high-paying contract at Stamford Bridge is still two years old, coach Maresca has clearly informed him that he has no possibility of returning to Stamford Bridge. Sterling was once one of the best players of his age, but now he has become a professional player who has a contract but no ball to play. There may be a club willing to accept him in the future.
Sterling's decline in form since joining Chelsea in 2022 is obvious to all. He was loaned to Arsenal last season. Despite this, Sterling only turned 31 in December. He has won four Premier League titles and made 80 appearances for England.
This week, Chelsea coach Maresca was determined when talking about Sterling's issue. He has not even met Sterling and another marginal player Di Sasi since the end of last season. It is said that Sterling and DiSassi trained and ate alone, and their daily visits and departures were like "ghosts" on the training ground. Maresca further stated that the two had no chance of returning to the first team.
Looking back on the opportunities that were once placed before Sterling, they were actually quite attractive, but why did he fail to seize them in the end? First of all, it is obviously a salary threshold issue. His weekly salary is about 300,000 pounds. Manchester United expressed interest in him, but did not receive a positive response from the players. Bayern also asked about Sterling on the deadline for discussing Jackson's transfer with Chelsea, and Naples also had an interest in him.
It is not clear the specific reason why Sterling failed to transfer, but he seems reluctant to play overseas and may even leave London. The Saudi team also sent an olive branch to him, but failed to make progress.