“I can confirm” – Fabrizio Romano provides major update on future of £50m Chelsea star | OneFootball

Napoli are set to get in touch with the agents of Raheem Sterling to see if a deal is possible according to Fabrizio Romano.

Sterling failed to secure a move away last summer, despite knowing he had no future at Stamford Bridge, although teams were said to be interested.

As many as five teams were believed to have expressed an interest, but an exit never materialised, and he’s been part of the “bomb” squad since returning from a disappointing loan spell at Arsenal last season.

Napoli to make contact over Raheem Sterling move

Sterling’s preference is believed to be to remain in London, which makes an exit more difficult, and he’s made it clear he’s not interested in a move to the MLS or Saudi Arabia.

West Ham are thought to have made an approach for Sterling, but the England international is only interested in a permanent exit.

Napoli are weighing up whether to make a move for Sterling.

Sterling is thought to want to join Fulham, but as of yet they’ve not come forward with an offer, and Romano has now provided an update on Napoli’s interest.

“From today, Napoli will also get in touch with the agents of Raheem Sterling at Chelsea to understand whether to proceed with this deal or not,” he told his YouTube channel.

“So contacts are expected between Napoli and Sterling’s entourage to figure out how Napoli want to move on this situation.

“Sterling is one of the names on the list, one of the players available on the market because he is completely out of Chelsea’s project.

“This isn’t the first time – he was also offered to Napoli last summer, when Napoli chose not to proceed.”

Chelsea star open to new experience abroad

Romano also confirmed that despite reports, Sterling is actually open to a new experience outside of England.

“I can confirm, to conclude on Sterling, that from what I’m told he would very much welcome an experience outside England,” he added.

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“He has played almost exclusively in England throughout his career and would like the chance of something different – also considering the experiences of players who were no longer finding the space they deserved in England, like Scott McTominay and Rasmus Højlund.

“Sterling has that same desire. We’ll see whether Napoli decide to move forward or not.”