English Media Analyzes Five Potential Destinations for Sterling: Juventus, Villa Included

On August 21, 90min Football Network listed five potential destinations for English star Sterling after leaving Chelsea.

5. Crystal Palace

Playing alongside Eze and Mateta at Crystal Palace is highly attractive to Sterling, but there are several obstacles to the England star joining Crystal Palace.

Firstly, Sterling’s salary is too high, which Crystal Palace may struggle to afford, and Sterling himself might not accept a pay cut. Secondly, Crystal Palace have already signed Daichi Kamada, and they are not short of attacking options on the right flank.

4. Fenerbahce

This summer, Sterling’s name has been consistently linked with Fenerbahce. The Turkish club has shown strong support for their new manager Mourinho, and they have been willing to spend money on big-name players, making it possible for Sterling to work under ‘The Special One’.

3. Juventus

In recent weeks, news of a potential swap deal between Sterling and Chiesa has emerged, which could theoretically happen. However, in reality, Juventus clearly lack the funds to cover Sterling’s high salary.

2. Move to Saudi League

If Sterling desires a high salary, then the Saudi league would certainly be his destination, moving from a club that can’t afford high salaries to one that could double his earnings, which is very tempting.

1. Aston Villa

Villa missed out on signing Felix, so they could consider bringing in Sterling to fill the gap in their right-side attack.

For Sterling personally, joining a team that plays in the Champions League, where he can enjoy star treatment and tactical status, is an opportunity that Sterling would find hard to refuse.