Raheem Sterling is said to be determined to stay on at Chelsea and rediscover his form despite a lacklustre debut season in the capital, according to reports.
The Manchester City winner was one of the marquee signings that ushered in the start of the new era under co-controlling owner Todd Boehly after he was tempted away from the club by a five-year £47.5million deal.
But the 28-year-old has failed to replicate his Premier League-winning form in west London and his introduction during last week's match against Bournemouth in the 63rd minute was greeted by a volley of boos.
Sterling went on to provide an assist for Atletico Madrid loanee Joao Felix, who scored the Blues' third in their first match win since beating Leicester under then-manager Graham Potter in early March.
But the contribution was only the player's fourth across all competitions, and Sterling has netted just seven goals in 35 appearances.
Chelsea's woeful goalscoring form this season makes Sterling the second-highest scoring player in blue this season but by his own standards, his showings have been inconsistent at best.
But as per talkSPORT, Sterling is committed to the club and wants to play a role in the squad's looming summer rebuild.
The side is bloated with players brought in across the last two transfer windows - during which the owners have spent an upwards of £600m on new recruits - leaving the club in desperate need of trimming the fat to ensure their continued presence in the transfer market and greater squad cohesion.
The Blues are still without a permanent manager following Graham Potter's dismissal in August but the club is expected to announce the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach imminently.
Sterling is said to be excited by the prospect of working under the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager, who will have an enormous task on his hands to get the disjointed and under-confident side back to the winning ways that have defined their recent history.
Chelsea currently sit 11th in the Premier League table and with four matches left to play could be on track for their lowest-placed finish since 1993.
The former City forward is one of a number of high-profile players that Pochettino will have to assess should he take the reins in west London.
Felix's loan will come to an end on the final day of the season and despite the player's intent to stay, there is concern over a lack of Champions League football next season, which is all but guaranteed at his parent club.
The club's record signing Romelu Lukaku, currently playing on loan at Inter Milan, is due to return to England at the season's end, and it remains unclear as to whether Pochettino believes he can coax out the player's best form.
Should either he or the club wish to organise his exit, Chelsea would be unlikely to see a promising return on their investment after the two patchy seasons that followed his blockbuster £97.5m signing.
Suzzan21
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he is a flop.
BeRaw
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The problem chelsea players have is consistency…we need stable players not deadwoods…. Omg Imagine an attack squad that includes pulisic, ziyech, harvertz, sterling, mount, felix and co…yet none of them can kill a game ruthlessly!!!…they’re dead today awake tomorrow…and the circle repeats They look very lazy, tired and weak, they lack execution, they don’t even have goal sense…the vinicius kind Chelsea really need to let them go, all of them Mane, Nkunku leao osimhen these guys are sharp and strong, clinical with goals, it’s joy to watch them play… we need to enjoy watching our team play again
BeRaw
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Sterling was a world class at City, Pep transforms him into a beast, now at Chelsea he's flopping
Nahh he was average, they kicked him out, why did they let him go if he was such a beast?? Huh?
Zakclmpuz
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Willian 22
Cuueikrtyz
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Cut his salary to 120k a week
Alexzy112
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You will not stay in Jesus name. Duck 🦆
noyadlstz
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Sterling was a world class at City, Pep transforms him into a beast, now at Chelsea he's flopping
veeabiknpy
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His high salary burdens the team, his poor quality doesn't support the team in this year, and he was kicked out from City last year. Why do you hope better things from him, Mr. Chelsea!!!
zawabdelmu
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He should have stayed at Man City. Now he is a bench warmer than he was at City. Sometimes patience pays. That's the beginning of an end to his career should have stayed and enjoyed his playing at City
Kicelnpstu
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I am in your support, God will help you rediscover yourself next season, wishing you the best
Kicelnpstu
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This guy wants me to go to jail
probably you deserve jail than hanging😂😂
City_Guy
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Too black to be seen
Pubabeipry
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This guy wants me to go to jail
Modaclmnst
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he should get back to city
Gudiest
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He was banging goals at city and people said he’s the best now he’s nothing at Chelsea
Daphoenix23
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You don't just dump Liverpool bro, you need to get our blessings first
But he has more titles compared to Liverpool since leaving… He’s done well for himself. It’s just a bad team of Chelsea..
ClemJay
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Never rule out the quality of Sterling. Next season will be a battle of titans for the entire squad players at Chelsea because there will be so much depth and quality on display
Hejbokaj
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He might as well retire
ndabawubafo
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Next season will be far better
Dutcdkmnsz
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Abi no team wants him😒
SheldonCooper
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For those who previously asked why Pep let him go.
cizceikruy
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You don't just dump Liverpool bro, you need to get our blessings first
muaabikosz
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Ramires
Shmonny
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teeacdlpr
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flop player
huwadpruy
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Send him away, all those useless England players, they are rebellion players, no commitments, so proud. Send them away.
Vezonic22
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Went from a Hero to Zero in a short time