Sterling Joins Arsenal, Wears Number 30.

Raheem Sterling has joined Arsenal on a loan from Chelsea and will wear the number 30 shirt for the 2024/25 season. This decision was confirmed by Arsenal following Sterling’s move on transfer deadline day. The number 30 shirt was previously worn by players like Matt Turner and Eddie Nketiah at Arsenal, but it’s noted for not having a particularly rich history at the club. Sterling’s choice of shirt number was among several available options, including more iconic numbers like 10 and 14, which were left vacant by other players’ departures.

However, Arsenal opted for Sterling to wear 30, possibly to avoid any pressure or expectations associated with more historically significant numbers at the club. This move reunites Sterling with Mikel Arteta, with whom he worked previously, and marks a new chapter in his career as he aims to contribute to Arsenal’s ambitions for the season.