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Raheem Sterling has no intention of ending his season-long loan spell at Arsenal prematurely, according to a report.
The former Liverpool and Manchester City forward was frozen out at Stamford Bridge by Enzo Maresca earlier in the season. Surprisingly left out of Chelsea’s squad for the first Premier League fixture of the campaign, Sterling sealed the West London exit On the due date.
There was plenty of optimism about the deal at the time. Arsenal reportedly pay less than half of Sterling’s £325,000-a-week wages – with Chelsea covering the rest – and Mikel Arteta was excited To reunite with the player he worked with at Manchester City.
However, Sterling has had a difficult start to the Premier League and appearances of any length have stopped in recent weeks. The four-time top-flight champion has been seen as a useless substitute ArmoryPrevious four matches in all competitions.
Sterling’s last league start for the Gunners was cut short in the 37th minute when Arteta was forced into a tactical change following William Saliba’s red card. Against Bournemouth In October. He used to say that the veteran winger was a sacrifice player.
Despite his minimal involvement, Sterling remains committed to Arsenal evening standard. The forward reportedly remains “determined” to win his place in the starting XI and is still considered a viable option for Arteta.
When Pep GuardiolaAsked if Sterling had been sidelined for any particular reason this week, Arteta’s former number two replied flatly: “No.”
The Arsenal boss has previously explained that SterlingThe lack of minutes has taken a toll on him. “I want him to play more because I think he can influence the team very well.” Arteta featured earlier this month. “He is very good in the dressing room and absolutely desperate to play.”
