Sterling Debuts in Feyenoord's 2-1 Win Over Telstar

Raheem Sterling made his debut for Feyenoord on Sunday evening, substituting into the Dutch club's 2-1 Eredivisie victory over Telstar at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam. The 31-year-old England international entered the match in the 61st minute, playing the final 30 minutes on the left flank after Anis Hadj Moussa scored both goals in the first half to secure the comeback win.

Sterling joined Feyenoord earlier this month as a free agent following the mutual termination of his contract with Chelsea, 18 months ahead of schedule. Chelsea had signed him from Manchester City for nearly 50 million pounds in 2022, where he contributed to 34 goals across 81 appearances in his first two seasons. However, his role diminished under manager Enzo Maresca in the 2024-25 campaign, leading to a loan spell at Arsenal that yielded just one goal in 28 matches. Excluded from Chelsea's squad last summer, Sterling's departure allowed the club to save approximately 10 million pounds in wages, though the overall financial impact of the transfer is estimated at around 20 million pounds.

On the pitch, Sterling did not record a goal or assist but showed glimpses of his quality, according to Feyenoord...