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Raheem Sterling’s 8-year-old son indicators for Arsenal’s academy

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Raheem Sterling spent the 2024–25 season on mortgage at Arsenal, hoping to resurrect his profession after being deemed surplus to necessities at Chelsea.

However the 30-year-old managed only one purpose in 28 appearances throughout all competitions and failed to determine himself as a daily in Arsenal’s crew.

To complicate issues additional, Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca has already confirmed Sterling shouldn’t be a part of his future squad at Stamford Bridge, leaving the Englishman in limbo heading into the summer time.

However whereas issues stay unclear for the 82-cap England worldwide, there’s already a brand new Sterling making strides in north London. Raheem’s eight-year-old son, Thiago, has formally joined Arsenal’s prestigious Hale Finish academy, signing with the Below-9 facet and taking his first massive step on this planet of soccer.

Sterling’s companion, Paige Milian, shared the information in a touching Instagram submit, celebrating her son’s achievement with pictures of Thiago holding up an Arsenal shirt and signing his contract with each dad and mom proudly by his facet.

“Past pleased with my firstborn son Thiago for signing with @officialarsenalacademy U9’s,” she wrote. “The expansion, dedication, and laborious work you’ve proven over the previous yr have been unbelievable to look at; you’ve earned this,” he added. “That is only the start, so preserve your ft on the bottom, keep humble, and preserve grinding, the journey doesn’t cease right here.”

For now, Sterling’s personal profession could also be at a crossroads — however his son’s journey at Arsenal is simply getting began.

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