“He came to meet me after training yesterday to tell me he wants to leave the club in January. I’m not sad, but I’m truly heartbroken. This is the player we rely on the most when we need results,” Liam Rosenior broke down in tears during the press conference as another key Chelsea star confirmed he will be leaving in January
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior is set to speak with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi to clarify their situations at the club.
During the summer, Chelsea made significant efforts to reduce their squad and manage finances by moving on players deemed surplus to requirements. However, both Sterling and Disasi remained at Stamford Bridge after the transfer window closed.
As a result, the pair have spent the past six months training separately from the first team, with former manager Enzo Maresca previously stating there was no route back into the senior squad. Sterling has largely trained on his own or alongside Disasi, while the French defender has featured occasionally for Chelsea’s Under-21 side to maintain match fitness ahead of the January transfer period.
Sterling has not appeared for Chelsea since the conclusion of the 2023–24 campaign, although club insiders suggest his positive influence and support for academy players has been acknowledged internally.
Disasi is open to leaving either on loan or permanently, though both the player and the club favour a permanent transfer. A loan move would be complicated by Chelsea currently having no available international loan slots.
Reports indicate Sterling is hoping Fulham and other interested clubs intensify their interest this month. While he would prefer to remain in London, he is open to alternatives. He previously attracted attention from Fulham, West Ham and Crystal Palace during the summer window but ultimately stayed put.
Speaking recently, Rosenior admitted he has yet to hold discussions with either player due to the demands of his role. He confirmed those conversations will take place soon, expressing admiration for Sterling’s career and respect for Disasi.
When asked whether either player could still revive their Chelsea career, Rosenior stressed that no decisions can be made until he has spoken with both the players and the club, acknowledging that addressing their futures is among his top priorities.
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