"5 Surprising Reasons Raheem Sterling Joined Feyenoord After Leaving Chelsea—Plus, Their Interest in a Former Man Utd Star!"

RAHEEM STERLING has swapped Stamford Bridge chaos for a Dutch reboot, sealing a shock move to Feyenoord.

winger had signed a short-term deal with after tearing up his Blues contract.

Raheem Sterling joined Dutch side Feyenoord on a deal until the end of the seasonCredit: PA He last played in the Premier League for Arsenal on loan from Chelsea but his time at the Emirates was frustratingCredit: Getty

The multiple Premier League winner held talks with other Premier League clubs including Tottenham before deciding to go abroad.

According to the Dailymail , here’s why the 31-year-old England ace is in Rotterdam instead of staying in the Premier League.

VAN PERSIE SOLD THE DREAM

Sterling was won over by Feyenoord boss after a series of detailed conversations.

The and Man Utd legend laid out exactly how Sterling would fit into his plans and crucially promised him regular game time.

After being out in West London, that clarity proved priceless.

Robin van Persie was key in getting Sterling to move to FeyenoordCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

TITLE CHASERS WITH EUROPE IN SIGHT

Feyenoord are flying high in the Eredivisie and chasing a return to the UEFA .

Sterling still wants to test himself at the top level and sees Rotterdam as a realistic route back to Europe’s biggest stage.

STABILITY AFTER CHELSEA CHAOS

The winger endured a miserable spell at Chelsea, making 81 appearances before being sidelined.

Sources say around 18 clubs across showed interest once he became a free agent. But Sterling was determined not to walk into another unstable .

Feyenoord’s straight-talking hierarchy convinced him they offer structure, not drama.

A FRESH START ABROAD

After spells with and City, Sterling is leaving England for the first time in his career.

He said: “Playing abroad is a whole new challenge for me, and one I’m ready to embrace.”

A new league, new culture and a point to prove.

Sterling has never played abroad before after coming through the ranks at Liverpool so this was a perfect chance for him to move awayCredit: PA:Press Association

SHORT-TERM SAFETY NET AND PROFESSIONALISM

Sterling has only signed until the end of the season.

Feyenoord were keen on a longer deal and had even explored a move for earlier in the window, but Sterling wanted caution at what he sees as a pivotal stage of his career.

He’s keeping control of his and was happy with the clarity, honesty and professionalism with which chief executive Dennis te Kloese handled the discussions.

The England international had also been linked with , managed by Antonio Conte, but won the .