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Raheem Sterling's Feyenoord wages revealed after shock free-agent move

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Raheem Sterling's Feyenoord wages revealed after shock free-agent move
Raheem Sterling's surprise switch to Feyenoord Rotterdam has sent ripples through European football, and now the financial details behind the move have emerged.

The former Chelsea winger, who became a free agent in January after mutually terminating his contract at Stamford Bridge, has taken a dramatic pay cut to begin a new chapter in the Eredivisie.

According to figures published by Capology, Sterling is now the 23rd highest-paid player in Dutch football.

Sterling completed his unexpected move on Thursday afternoon, marking his first experience playing outside England.

Sterling embraces fresh start abroad

After months without competitive football, Sterling made clear that this career decision was about more than money.
As a free agent, I've had, for the first time in a long time, the opportunity to control the next step in my career.

I wanted to take my time to speak with clubs and their Head Coaches to better understand the role they envisioned for me and ensure that I can add real value in this next chapter.

Having spoken in great detail with Robin [van Persie], I'm confident that Feyenoord is a place I can be happy and establish myself as a valued member of the team.

Playing abroad is a whole new challenge for me - and one I'm ready to embrace. Honestly, I'm just excited to get started.
The 31-year-old joins Feyenoord at a pivotal moment, with the Rotterdam club sitting second in the Eredivisie but trailing runaway leaders PSV by 17 points.

Sterling's Feyenoord salary confirmed

Sterling's wages represent a stark contrast to his Premier League earnings.

At Chelsea, Sterling signed a lucrative five-year contract in 2022 worth approximately £325,000 per week, placing him among the league's elite earners.

Despite being frozen out and failing to feature this season, he reportedly earned close to £10 million during the first half of the 2025/26 campaign.

At Feyenoord, however, Capology reports Sterling's base wage as £22,742 per week.

Whilst modest by Premier League standards, the figure still places him inside the Eredivisie's top earners.

Who are the Eredivisie's highest-paid players?

Dutch football's wage rankings remain dominated by PSV Eindhoven and Ajax Amsterdam stars.

Top earners in the Eredivisie

  • Sergiño Dest (PSV) - £65,072 per week
  • Kasper Dolberg (Ajax) - £58,958 per week
  • Ko Itakura (Ajax) - £58,958 per week
Several players share the next salary tier (£48,970 per week), including:
  • Alassane Pléa (PSV)
  • Steven Berghuis (Ajax)
  • Dennis Man (PSV)
  • Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)
Notably, Haller is the only player in the top nine not representing PSV or Ajax.

Three Feyenoord players earn more than Sterling

Despite his global profile, Sterling is not Feyenoord's top earner.

Three squad members currently take home larger weekly salaries:
  • Anel Ahmedhodžić - £25,896 per week
  • Sam Steijn - £24,402 per week
  • Hwang In-beom - £24,402 per week
Sterling's arrival, therefore, appears driven by sporting ambition rather than financial incentives.

Work permit delay halts immediate debut

Sterling's integration into the squad has been temporarily paused due to administrative hurdles.

Because he is arriving from Great Britain, the winger must first secure a work permit before he can train or play.

This means he will not feature in Feyenoord's upcoming fixtures.

Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan believes patience will be required.
He's only trained individual programmes over the last three or four months. He's not been involved in a game.

Robin knows that he has to train him up a bit with the squad in the next few weeks. I think he will not make 90 minutes immediately.
Match fitness remains a concern after Sterling's prolonged absence from competitive football.

Strong reception from Feyenoord supporters

Despite the wait, excitement around the signing is already building in Rotterdam.

Van der Kraan revealed fans gathered in large numbers to welcome Sterling.
The Feyenoord fans were queuing up at the airport. They were singing for him. He was signing autographs. Before he's even kicked a ball, he's already a hero here.

The De Kuip atmosphere could offer Sterling the ideal platform to relaunch his career.

Why Sterling chose Feyenoord

Reports indicate nearly 20 clubs explored a deal for Sterling, including Premier League side Everton.

However, regular playing time proved decisive.

Feyenoord's sporting project, and conversations with van Persie, convinced the England international to move.

Sterling said:
I'm confident that Feyenoord is the right place for me. Playing abroad presents a completely new challenge, and I can't wait to get started.
Van Persie echoed the sentiment.
Securing a player of Raheem's quality after the transfer window is incredible. His career speaks volumes.

He has the ability to change games, and I'm confident he will help us reach our objectives in the remainder of the season.

A career reset in the Netherlands

Sterling's move represents one of the Eredivisie's most intriguing mid-season stories.

For a player once among the Premier League's highest earners, the financial sacrifice is significant, but the opportunity for revival may prove far more valuable.

All eyes now turn to the work permit process and Sterling's long-awaited debut in Rotterdam.

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