Noni Madueke sends message to Raheem Sterling after new Feyenoord development
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Credit: Imago Mon 23 February 2026 10:50, UK Noni Madueke has sent a message of support to his old teammate Raheem Sterling after he made his debut for Feyenoord on Sunday.Sterling joined Feyenoord on a free transfer on 12 February after his Chelsea contract was cancelled by mutual consent last month.The likes of Everton, West Ham and Fulham were linked with moves for his services towards the end of the transfer window, but he instead chose to move abroad to the Eredivisie.Sterling, 31, made his first competitive appearance of any kind for just under nine months as Feyenoord faces Telstar in league action on Sunday.He stepped off the bench to debut for 29 minutes in their 2-1 win, and took to social media following the game to reveal his delight at taking to the pitch once again.Read more: Man United fans to fume at Robin van Persie reveal as Raheem Sterling joins Feyenoord MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Noni Madueke supports Raheem Sterling after debut messageSterling is looking to get back to full fitness and make something of the latter stages of his career, after being forced out of Chelsea and struggling to make an impression on loan at Arsenal.He won a foul and completed eight passes on his Feyenoord debut, but clearly needs more time to adjust to playing regularly again as they aim for a top-three finish in the Eredivisie.Sterling took to Instagram following the game to post pictures of himself during his debut alongside the caption: “Back on the pitch and I can only thank you Lord. Thank you Feyenoord fans for all the love and support, massive 3 points.”His former Gunners teammate, Madueke, responded with a message that said: “Happy for you brother” with a red heart emoji, while Gabriel Jesus also left praying and clapping emojis in the replies.Read more: Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus send messages to Raheem Sterling as free transfer agreedWhat did Sterling say about England after his Feyenoord debut?Sterling will feel as if he has plenty left in the tank to give at club level, at just 31-years-old, but his international career does seem to be fading into the abyss.The last of his 82 England caps came in their 2022 World Cup quarter-final exit to France, but Sterling have felt somewhat confident of a recall when his old boss Thomas Tuchel was appointed as Three Lions manager last year.Tuchel signed Sterling for Chelsea in 2022 after pushing Todd Boehly to do so, but a reunion does not seem likely at the World Cup this summer.The 31-year-old was asked after his Feyenoord debut if he had spoken to the German coach, to which he replied: “I haven’t spoken with him.
Just keep playing football, that’s what’s most important.”