Fans are perplexed. The cost of Raheem Sterling's transfer to Arsenal has been revealed

Following the news that Raheem Sterling is no longer in head coach Enzo Maresca's plans for the new season, speculation about his departure from Chelsea intensified. On the final day of the transfer window, the player joined another London club, Arsenal, on a year-long loan.

The 29-year-old winger, reportedly earning around £300,000 per week, was initially keen on a move to Manchester United, the team he supported as a child. However, Chelsea and Arsenal confirmed the deal late last night.

It was later revealed that Sterling agreed to a pay cut as part of the loan arrangement. According to Ben Jacobs, Arsenal and Chelsea have decided to split his salary equally, with no loan fee being charged.

This has sparked a heated debate on social media. One user commented, “They didn’t even reduce his salary. Terrible last-minute negotiations,” while another added, “Dealing with Chelsea is so easy.”

A third user remarked, “Honestly, I can’t believe it. Chelsea gains nothing from this deal. Still paying him nearly the highest wages to play for Arsenal? No way.”

A fourth user noted, “No loan fee, and we’re still paying half his salary to strengthen a league rival. I’d like to understand why Winstein and Stewart think this is a good idea.”

A fifth user concluded, “Chelsea is at a loss! No loan fee and committed to paying half of Sterling’s wages? This is a terrible deal for the Blues. Essentially, they’re sponsoring Arsenal’s title challenge.”