Raheem Sterling, an international for England, has been acquired by Chelsea from Manchester City, a Premier League competitor.
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Sterling’s transfer to Stamford Bridge was finalized, according to Anaedoonline.ng.
Since Todd Boehly acquired ownership of the team, Sterling is Chelsea’s first acquisition of the new campaign.
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As he traveled back to London to join the Blues, Sterling signed a five-year contract for more than £300,000 per week.
It may be recalled that Sterling became the most expensive English footballer ever at the time in 2015 when he transferred from Liverpool to City for a sum of about 50 million pounds.
At the Etihad Stadium, Sterling scored 131 goals in 339 games in all competitions and assisted manager Pep Guardiola in winning four league championships.
In recent seasons, Sterling’s scoring skills have produced amazing results, including 25 goal contributions as Man City defended their domestic championship and advanced to the Champions League semifinals.
Most of the 27-year-old forward’s goals are scored from close range, which is a credit to his deft movement and precise timing in the 18-yard box.
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Raheem Sterling’s former Manchester City colleagues Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez have responded to the England international’s departure from the Etihad Stadium hours after completing a move to Thomas Tuchel’s outfit.
They sent Sterling their best wishes for his new assignment in West London.
De Bruyne responded by writing on his Instagram page that Sterling would be a major loss for Guardiola’s team, acknowledging the player’s scoring potential.
De Bruyne wrote: “We came seven years ago together to this club to win trophies together and play good football and we achieved that. Was a pleasure to play with you. Wishing you all the best in future bro.”
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Also reacting, Mahrez also posted a picture of him and Sterling holding up the Premier League title, with the caption: “Countless memories. Will miss you my brother.”
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