Raheem Sterling has held clear the air talks with Chelsea with the aim of finding a resolution to his uncertain future, Mail Sport can reveal.
Stamford Bridge sources have disclosed that the outcome of discussions were for all parties to collaborate in finding Sterling, who has been given permission to miss training on Tuesday and Wednesday, a permanent move away from Chelsea ahead of next Friday’s transfer deadline.
Chelsea are now actively trying to identify suitors for Sterling, who is expected to be kept updated by the club.
It is hoped the talks, that included direct dialogue with Sterling, will pave the way towards his permanent exit this summer.
Sterling has not been at the club’s Cobham HQ since representatives of the player - in response to an enquiry from Mail Sport - released a statement calling for clarity over his future following a sequence of events, with the squad exclusion for last Sunday’s clash versus Manchester City being the tip of the iceberg.
Chelsea will look to find a new club for Sterling, who isn't part of Enzo Maresca's plans
The 29-year-old has now been successful in securing the clarity he sought, with the player now clear he has no future under Enzo Maresca.
Sterling has not been at the club’s training centre in Surrey this week with permission from the club.
Maresca has said he will train away from the first team, along with the likes of Ben Chilwell and Trevoh Chalobah.
It remains to be seen whether Sterling will be precluded from using first-team facilities when he returns to Cobham.
Chalobah has been prevented from using senior facilities this summer after the club made clear he is available for transfer.
If the club are consistent with that stance, Sterling will be asked to train with academy until he finds a new club.