Arsenal have been linked with a late move for Raheem Sterling in the summer transfer window, so here’s a look at everything you need to know about the Chelsea and England forward.
Transfer deadline day could throw plenty of curveballs, not least when it comes to Arsenal’s potential move for Raheem Sterling.
The forward is free to leave Chelsea late in the market after manager Enzo Maresca declared that he wasn’t part of his plans.
With such a high-profile switch on the cards, Mikel Arteta could still reunite with Sterling in a transfer that would shock the world.
But just who exactly is the England international away from the football pitch? Arsenal Insider has looked at everything you need to know.
Who is Raheem Sterling?
Raheem Sterling is a professional football player who currently plays in the English Premier League for Chelsea.
Where was Raheem Sterling born?
Sterling was born in Kingston, Jamaica, where he was raised until the age of five when he and his mother moved to London.
The Chelsea star spent much of his formative days in the English capital, featuring in the QPR academy before he joined Liverpool.
How old is Raheem Sterling?
Born on December 8, 1994, Sterling is currently 29 years old at the time of writing – which is typically the peak years of a forward’s career.
How tall is Raheem Sterling?
Sterling is approximately 1.72 metres tall – or roughly five feet and eight inches in height.
Raheem Sterling stats and career path
Sterling has played for some of the biggest clubs in England, initially making his senior breakthrough with Liverpool.
He would later join Manchester City, where he had a successful seven-year spell, before joining current club Chelsea.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Liverpool | 129 | 23 | 18 |
| Manchester City | 339 | 131 | 73 |
| Chelsea | 81 | 19 | 12 |
England stats
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 82 | 20 | 27 |
Who is Raheem Sterling’s wife?
Sterling is engaged to British model Paige Milian, with the pair having met at a younger age.
The duo have two children together, while Sterling has one other child from another relationship prior to being with Milian.
Raheem Sterling tattoos
Many footballers have opted for ink on their skin, whether it’s for sentimentality or simply because they look nice.
Sterling has several tattoos on his body, including one of himself as a young boy outside the Wembley Stadium arch with the number ten shirt on.
Another, which later caught controversy in the media, was a model gun on his right leg.
Raheem Sterling wages and salary
According to Capology, Sterling’s current deal at Chelsea is worth £325,000-per-week, with a salary of £16.9million.
The winger’s contract with the Blues runs until 2027, meaning there is still three years remaining on his stay at the club.
Raheem Sterling to Arsenal transfer
With the transfer window entering the final few hours, Arsenal have been linked with a transfer for Raheem Sterling.
The forward is free to leave Chelsea before the deadline, but it appears to be a tough one to complete.
Sterling has to settle his contract with Chelsea before joining Arsenal if the move is to be made.
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen what the Gunners would offer to land the winger in the short time that remains.
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