Feyenoord Drop 31-Year-Old Sterling After 3-Month Spell as Everse Brands Him Club's Biggest Failure
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Updated · Tribal Football · May 12
Feyenoord Drop 31-Year-Old Sterling After 3-Month Spell as Everse Brands Him Club's Biggest Failure
2 articles · Updated · Tribal Football · May 12
A decision has already been taken not to renew Raheem Sterling’s Feyenoord contract beyond this summer after a disastrous stint that began only in February.
Everse told The Athletic the 31-year-old is “not fit” for the Eredivisie, saying he fades after a few sprints, no longer beats defenders and looks anxious on the ball.
Robin van Persie has reportedly been left unconvinced by Sterling’s performances, while fans online have piled on with claims he is Feyenoord’s “biggest failure” ever.
The move arrived with heavy excitement because of Sterling’s Liverpool, Manchester City and England pedigree, but his rapid decline now leaves his next step uncertain ahead of the summer window.
Is Sterling's decline a warning for aging stars, or a unique mismatch with Feyenoord's demanding 'work ethic' culture?
How did a four-time Premier League champion become 'the biggest failure' in Feyenoord's history in just four months?