Speaking of talkSPORT, Raheem Sterling is on a season-long loan from Chelsea, and Arsenal will only pay thirty percent of his £325,000 weekly salary—that is, £97,500. This is a lot less than the first reports said, which said Arsenal would have to pay half of his salary or about £100,000 a week. Rather, the majority of Sterling’s £17 million yearly salary—roughly £12 million—will be paid by Chelsea, with Arsenal receiving a maximum of £5 million.
Furthermore, Arsenal does not have to pay any loan fees.
Considering how little Arsenal is paying for Sterling’s services, this is a financially advantageous deal for them. Edu, the sporting director of Arsenal, might consider it a wise choice if Sterling performs well.
In the forthcoming North London Derby matchup between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, 29-year-old Sterling might make his Arsenal debut. His versatility could be very important for the team, particularly now that the captain Martin Ødegaard is expected to miss the Spurs game due to an ankle injury he suffered against Austria.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may need to rearrange his lineup with Ødegaard out, potentially putting one of his forwards in the attacking midfield position. Although Ethan Nwaneri, 17, is a possibility, Kai Havertz, who has been playing as a striker, is more likely to fill in. But Sterling’s adaptability also qualifies him for the position.
Sterling, who is well-known for his versatility as an attacker, is anticipated to be flexible and make a big impact as Arsenal attempts to win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
