Raheem Sterling’s position on ending his loan deal with Arsenal has been revealed.

Raheem Sterling has no intention of cutting his loan spell at Arsenal short, despite struggling for minutes under Mikel Arteta. Since joining Arsenal from Chelsea last summer, Sterling has started just two Premier League matches, both in October, and has mostly been a substitute with Arteta favoring players like Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Ethan Nwaneri. However, reports from The Athletic state that Sterling’s return to Chelsea next month is not being considered, as the 30-year-old remains “fully focused on making an impact” in the second half of the season.

Arteta has emphasized that Sterling’s lack of game time is not due to tactical reasons, expressing confidence that the winger can still contribute significantly. Arteta admitted it has been difficult for him to not give Sterling more playing time, noting that most substitutions are driven by injury concerns or minutes management. He expressed sympathy for players in Sterling’s situation, acknowledging the challenge of going from a key role at Chelsea to limited involvement at Arsenal.

Sterling is currently sidelined with a knee injury and Arteta has confirmed that he will be out for several weeks. Further tests are required to assess the extent of the injury, but Arteta indicated that the team will need to adapt and remain competitive, especially with other injuries affecting key players like Sa

ka.