Raheem Sterling to Leave Feyenoord At Season’s End;Contract Extension Ruled Out

Van Persie changes stance

While head coach Robin van Persie initially suggested that a contract extension could be discussed, the club’s hierarchy has since ruled out that possibility. 

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Sterling showed a strong work ethic in training and a recent friendly againstExcelsior, but his lack of top-level quality made a permanent deal impossible.

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Reflecting on the finality of the winger’s impending departure, the report from theADstated: “At 1908 and also in the friendly against Excelsior, they subsequently saw an English celebrity who worked extremely hard.No, he didn’t show much quality against Excelsior either, but Sterling is determined to give his all until he bids farewell as a Feyenoord player on May 17.And no, Van Persie said upon Sterling’s arrival that a longer stay for the attacker might be open for discussion.That is – naturally – no longer the case.”

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Struggles for rhythm in Eredivisie

The 31-year-old found it difficult to find his rhythm after a period of inactivity in London, leading to a frustrating lack of impact on the pitch.Consequently, Sterling will likely feature a maximum of four more times for the club before his official farewell in mid-May.

Champions League race goes to the wire

Feyenoord face a demanding run-in against Groningen,Fortuna Sittard,AZAlkmaar, andPEC Zwolleto secure a top-two finish in the Eredvisie. 

While UEFA rankings fluctuate, the top two Eredivisie sides will still qualify directly for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase, with third place entering the qualifying rounds. 

Van Persie’s second-placed side hold a slender one-point lead over NEC and two overFC Twente, leaving Sterling with very little time to reclaim his place and make a parting impact.