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Sterling's Kid Just Signed with Arsenal (While Dad's Getting the Boot)




Well, this is awkward.

Raheem Sterling's 8-year-old son Thiago just inked a deal with Arsenal's academy. You know, the same Arsenal that's basically showing his dad the door after a pretty forgettable loan spell. Talk about mixed family emotions at the dinner table.

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Thiago is Sterling's eldest with partner Paige Milian (they've been together since his QPR days - back when Sterling was just some promising teenager nobody really knew). The kid's heading into Arsenal's U9s program while his old man is... well, nobody really knows where Sterling's going next.

Paige broke the news on Instagram to her 100K followers, and honestly? Her post was pretty touching. "Beyond proud of my first born son Thiago for signing with Arsenal Academy's U9s. The growth, dedication and hard work you've shown over the past year has been incredible to watch, you've earned this."



She added the classic parent advice: "Keep your feet on the ground, stay humble and keep grinding." Smart woman. Kid's got a long road ahead.

Dad's Arsenal Experience Was... Rough

Here's the thing that makes this whole situation so bizarre.

Sterling joined Arsenal on loan last summer after scoring 19 goals in 81 games for Chelsea. Decent numbers, right? Well, things went sideways fast at the Emirates. The guy managed just ONE goal in 28 appearances. One! And get this - he didn't score a single Premier League goal. First time that's happened since 2011/12 when he was basically a kid making cameo appearances for Liverpool.

I mean, imagine explaining that to your 8-year-old who just signed with the same club.



Family Dynamics Just Got Complicated

Sterling's got quite the household - there's Thiago, 6-year-old Thai (his brother), and 13-year-old Melody Rose from a previous relationship. He's been engaged to Paige since 2018, so they're clearly in it for teh long haul.

But now little Thiago's wearing Arsenal colors while dad's probably updating his LinkedIn. Arsenal doesn't want to make Sterling's loan permanent, and Chelsea? They've made it crystal clear he's not in their plans either.

The fans on social media were all over Thiago's signing though. Comments like "Wooohooo yessss congratulations" and "This is amazing, well done Thiago" were flooding in. Kid's already got more Arsenal love than his dad ever did.

What Happens Next?

Sterling's looking at a pretty uncertain summer. No future at Chelsea, Arsenal's passed on keeping him, and he's 30 now - not exactly prime years for a winger who relies on pace.



Meanwhile, his son's just starting what could be an incredible journey through one of England's best academies. Arsenal's youth system has produced some serious talent over the years.

Honestly? This might be the most interesting Sterling story we get this year. Kid signs with Arsenal while dad gets shown the exit. Football's weird like that sometimes.

Poor Sterling's probably thinking his 8-year-old has a better relationship with Arsenal than he ever did.


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What is the Premier League?

The Premier League is the top-tier football league in England and one of the most popular and competitive domestic football leagues in the world. It is played by twenty teams and follows a system of promotion/relegation in conjunction with the English Football League. Each team plays 38 home and away matches per season. The season usually runs from August to may. The Premier League's high-quality, star-studded football and global appeal are known worldwide.


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Statistics

  • The record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season by a player is 32, achieved by Mohamed Salah during the 2017-2018 campaign.
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