Raheem Sterling facing fresh uncertainty ahead of showdown talks with Robin van Persie
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCRaheem Sterling is expected to leave Feyenoord at the end of the Eredivisie season, with the former Liverpool winger having faced heavy criticism during his time in the Netherlands11:32, 23 May 2026Updated 11:39, 23 May 2026Raheem Sterling is expected to leave Feyenoord at the end of the season(Image: Pieter van der Woude/BSR Agency/Getty Images)Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie has delivered a robust defence of Raheem Sterling after what is anticipated to be his final outing for the club, and confirmed he'll be meeting with the forward to discuss the next steps.Sterling, 31, arrived at Feyenoord in February, having ultimately agreed to leave Chelsea following six months on the periphery after an unsuccessful loan spell with Arsenal. In the second half, for example, when he produced a good run inside.", reports Football London."Personally, I struggle with the cynicism surrounding him.
I can't stand the whole atmosphere around him.Robin van Persie launched a passionate defense of Raheem Sterling(Image: Soccrates Images/Getty Images)"Everyone has to know their place in that. And I think we sometimes go a bit overboard in the Netherlands regarding that."The ex-Arsenal and Manchester United forward emphasised Sterling's achievements over the years, arguing he deserves more respect.
"He has scored 200 goals in England and played 82 international matches," Van Persie added."And that is regardless of whether you think he plays well or not. But I think the way we handle this as a footballing nation is really very bad."READ MORE: 'Arne Slot was right about Mohamed Salah - I've no concerns about his Liverpool replacement'READ MORE: Every word Arne Slot said on Mo Salah statement, Alisson and Isak injury latest and summer plansThe Feyenoord manager then revealed he intends to have a conversation with Sterling about his spell at the club, though no official statement has been made about his future yet.Reports surfaced in the Netherlands last month suggesting he won't be offered a new contract."I am going to discuss that with him tonight," Van Persie confirmed.