Feyenoord announced on their official website that Raheem Sterling has signed a contract this afternoon until the end of the season. The club revealed that Sterling, 31, would normally be considered unattainable, but his release for a free transfer last month allowed them to sign him after the transfer window had closed. Feyenoord also stated that Sterling was of interest to some major European clubs in recent weeks, but the decision to play in the Netherlands was largely due to coach Robin van Persie and the impression made in conversations with the coach and director Dennis te Kloese. On the website, Sterling stated that his free transfer situation gave him the opportunity to calmly reflect on the next step in his career. He said he took his time and spoke with several clubs and coaches to fully understand the role they envisioned for him. Sterling added that after long conversations with Dennis and Robin, he is convinced that Feyenoord is the place where he will be happy and a valuable member of the squad, describing playing abroad as a new challenge he is happy to accept. He also thanked Robin and Dennis for their patience and professionalism.

Raheem Sterling has signed for Feyenoord as a free agent after being without a club for half a year. Sterling will join the club, which is in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Raheem Sterling, a 31-year-old English winger, explained that his status as a free agent allowed him, for the first time in a significant period, to carefully consider his next career move. He took his time and spoke with multiple clubs and their head coaches to understand the roles they had in mind for him and to be certain he could contribute significantly. He had been linked with several clubs, including Arsenal, Juventus, and Crystal Palace. Sterling said that after extensive conversations with Robin van Persie and Dennis te Kloese, he was convinced Feyenoord was the place he would be happy and a valued member of the team. He added that playing abroad is a new challenge he is eager to take on and expressed gratitude to Feyenoord, particularly Robin and Dennis, for their patience and professionalism throughout the process. Sterling's last transfer with a fee was from Manchester City to Chelsea in July 2022 for €56.2 million. His market value is now estimated by Transfermarkt at €5.00m.