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Feyenoord Rules Out Extension for Raheem Sterling After Short Stint

With sparse minutes since February, club leaders ended talks of a longer stay.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that Feyenoord will let the 31-year-old leave when his six-month deal expires in May.
  • Sterling has logged about 333 Eredivisie minutes across six appearances since signing in February, producing one assist.
  • Head coach Robin van Persie initially left the door open to an extension, and reports say the club hierarchy later decided against it.
  • He was an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw at NEC Nijmegen, with 19-year-old Tobias van den Elshout starting on the left.
  • Reports in the Netherlands and the UK link a summer move back to the Premier League, with Leeds United named among potential suitors.