'Fulham would be the one' - Finance expert drops Sterling verdict as Chelsea exit looms

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Raheem Sterling is edging closer to a Chelsea exit, with a football finance expert suggesting that a move to **Fulham** would make the most sense for both the player and the buying club. The article explains that Sterling has become a high-earning outcast at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea are keen to shed his substantial wages and generate a fee after a disappointing spell following his arrival from Manchester City.

From a financial perspective, Sterling’s reported salary and remaining contract length make him a costly asset for Chelsea but potentially a short- to medium-term value play for an ambitious mid-table side. Fulham are highlighted as “the one” London club that could realistically support a significant portion of his wages while also benefiting from his experience, profile, and attacking quality. The expert notes that Chelsea may have to compromise on both fee and wage contribution to facilitate a deal, but relieving the long-term financial burden is seen as the priority.

Sportingly, the article stresses that Sterling wants regular football and is believed to prefer staying in London, which narrows his options and increases Fulham’s leverage. Fulham, meanwhile, would gain a proven Premier League forward who could boost their commercial appeal through shirt sales, sponsorship interest, and global visibility, partially offsetting the financial outlay. The move is framed as lower risk for Fulham than for a traditional “big six” club because expectations and pressure are different, while the upside in performance and branding is significant.

Overall, the finance expert concludes that a Sterling–Fulham deal would be a classic win-win: Chelsea move a high-cost, non-core player off the books; Sterling gets a fresh start and game time close to home; and Fulham secure a marquee signing who can raise the club’s profile on and off the pitch, provided the structure of the transfer and wage split is negotiated shrewdly.