Raheem Sterling

Having made his name at Liverpool, Sterling has taken his game to a new level with City and become one of England's key men as well under Gareth Southgate. Here ...

He has 56 Premier League assists in total, 42 of them since joining City. Impressively, he then bettered that total with 25 the following season and two new landmarks of significance in 2019-20, reaching 20 goals in the league and 30 in all competitions for the first and so far only time in his career. Having scored 11 goals and then 10 in all competitions in his first two City seasons, matching his final two campaigns at Anfield, he then scored 23 in 46 games in 2017-18 – matching his tally in his full 126 appearances for Liverpool.

Raheem Sterling is officially a Chelsea player after completing his transfer from Manchester City. The England international was unveiled on Wednesday when ...

"I am thankful for the ups and the downs. As it's the downs that have, at times, tested my strength and resolve, and enabled me to stand here in front of you as the best possible version of myself. Sterling had flown to the West Coast to join up with his new teammates ahead of their pre-season friendlies in the States.

Raheem Sterling is the first major signing of the Todd Boehly era. The England international has moved to Chelsea in a £45 million deal with Manchester City ...

His current contract had been due to expire at the end of the upcoming season and he had been used more sparingly by Guardiola this past season, starting only 23 Premier League games in 2021-22. Raheem Sterling is the first major signing of the Todd Boehly era. Sterling had previously expressed an interest in playing abroad, but few clubs on the continent could match City's demands or the price Chelsea paid for the 27-year-old.

Thomas Tuchel made Raheem Sterling his top target this summer - the new owners did not stand in way of what they hope is a statement signing.

Tuchel and his squad departed for their three-game pre-season tour of the United States last Saturday — they play Club America in Las Vegas, Charlotte FC in Charlotte and Arsenal in Orlando — with that an opportunity to settle in. During talks with the City hierarchy in recent months, he had spelled out directly what he needed to feel fulfilled, a level of honesty that was appreciated by the ownership and management. Furthermore, Sterling boasts the capabilities of operating in a front two, allowing Tuchel to employ a more conventional 4-4-2 on occasion. The verdict on Raheem in the office after the game was that he wasn’t really for them. While he is said to appreciate the dynamics of Guardiola’s squad and his selection process, he had become an onlooker too often. He knew a truer indication of his standing in the squad would come later in the season. In that context, Sterling was never likely to commit to a new contract at City. Indeed, had a significant offer been lodged with the club last summer, Sterling’s stint in Manchester might have ended. He was bitterly disappointed not to start either of the Champions League semi-final legs against Real Madrid — his time on the pitch over both limited to 28 minutes. Retreat, briefly, to early 2021 when, with two and a half years to run on his contract, the club had first floated the idea of an extension. Having been one of Guardiola’s go-to men during back-to-back Premier League winning seasons in 2017-18 and 2018-19, he had quietly slipped down the pecking order, much to his frustration. With City comfortable for the player to explore his options, he and Tuchel last month shared what has been described as “a very constructive conversation” about the role the forward may play at Chelsea. It is safe to assume the pair hit it off. An eagerness to secure regular game time and take on a fresh challenge, with a World Cup looming large, have enticed him back to the capital in a deal worth £47.5 million.

Chelsea completed the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City on Wednesday, with the winger signing a five-year deal.

“I am thankful for the ups and the downs,” Sterling added in his post. The 27-year-old Sterling helped City to win four league titles and scored 131 goals in 339 games across all competitions. “Seven seasons, eleven major trophies, a lifetime of memories,” it read.

Raheem Sterling is the first major signing of the Todd Boehly era. The England international has moved to Chelsea in a £45 million deal with Manchester City ...

His current contract had been due to expire at the end of the upcoming season and he had been used more sparingly by Guardiola this past season, starting only 23 Premier League games in 2021-22. Raheem Sterling is the first major signing of the Todd Boehly era. Sterling had previously expressed an interest in playing abroad, but few clubs on the continent could match City's demands or the price Chelsea paid for the 27-year-old.

Raheem Sterling has sent a farewell message to Manchester City fans ahead of his transfer to Chelsea.Sterling, 27, is expected to finalise his move to...

"To the coaching staff who have played a massive role in my development over the years. Ducks sign Ryan Strome to 5-year contract I am thankful for the ups and the downs.

To be clear, The Fiver has no issue with yer actual football – whether it's Germany and Spain playing exquisitely to type at Euro 2022, Manchester United ...

Barcelona are showing that a full-scale financial meltdown is no excuse to stop spending, and have scraped together £49m in coppers to sign Raphinha. “FC Barcelona and Leeds United Football Club have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Raphael Dias Belloli, better known as Raphinha,” droned a needlessly formal Barça statement. Having it plastered on to the front of their shirts doesn’t send a good message” – Paul Merson, who has spoken candidly about his battles with gambling, alcohol and drug addiction, takes aim at the nine Premier League clubs who will sport betting firm sponsorship on either the front of their shirts or on the sleeve in the upcoming season. Then: Fabrizio Romano sends here-we-go tweet, announcement of agreement in principle, thumbs-up from player dripping in electrodes at their medical, DONE DEAL – then a brief pause before player posts their #lovedmytime message to the fans on social media. Player makes noises about a “new challenge”, or manager waxes lyrical about “club legend” who is about to be unceremoniously booted through the Door Marked Do One. Talks are scheduled in a swish, air-conditioned office on neutral turf. To be clear, The Fiver has no issue with yer actual football – whether it’s Germany and Spain playing exquisitely to type at Euro 2022, Manchester United getting fans overexcited with a 4-0 friendly win and ostentatious trophy lift, or Vikingur Reykjavik and Malmö serving up an 11-goal Big Cup classic. A window has been opened for the first time since 2004, and nobody’s seen The Man since he popped out for a Cornetto five days ago.

Raheem Sterling has completed his move to Chelsea from Manchester City in a deal worth £47.5m and Thomas Tuchel said he was "super happy" to land the forward.

Sterling is 27 and has demonstrated that he can thrive in any position across the front three. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. That is surprising given that Sterling has scored, on average, 22 goals for the club across the past five seasons. The 27-year-old has frequently been accused of spurning clear-cut chances. The clear targeting of wingers by Thomas Tuchel in this transfer window also raises the prospect of the head coach pondering a move away from his preferred 3-4-3 formation. New Chelsea co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly said: "Raheem Sterling is a serial winner and his signing is an important step in strengthening our squad. Why is Raheem Sterling's proposed transfer from Manchester City to Chelsea seen this way? Only Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero - just four ahead - have scored more goals under Pep Guardiola. Chelsea won 21 men's trophies and 12 women's titles since Roman Abramovich's purchase in 2003. Chelsea are also one of very few clubs who can afford his wages. He's someone who has been there for a very long time. "What a ride it's been.

Mason Mount believes new Chelsea signing Raheem Sterling has the quality to 'tear teams apart'. Chelsea signed Sterling, 27, from Manchester City for £47.5.

He is a top character, with a top personality. Simon Johnson I can’t wait to see him, he’s going to be buzzing. If you can give that to him, he is going to tear teams apart.” “Yeah, exactly,” Mount said when asked if Sterling was a statement signing. It’s down to him.

Sterling is a proven goal scorer and serial winner. Last season, he won his fourth Premier League title under Pep Guardiola. Sterling contributed with 13 goals ...

Lewandowski has said he wants to move to the Camp Nou and Barcelona are expected to make an improved $50 million offer in the coming days. The Serie A champions don't want to sell and may hold out for over $100 million. Talks are not yet advanced but Chelsea aren't put off by suggestions the former Arsenal winger won't join due to loyalty to his former club. Even if he could be persuaded, Manchester United maintain Ronaldo is not for sale, especially not to a Premier League rival. Sterling's arrival will help add chemistry and leadership to the dressing room. From Sterling's perspective, the fit is essentially being integral and thus not being utilized sporadically or in an ever-changing manner. Sterling's character, from both Tuchel and Boehly's perspectives, is a big selling point. He is comfortable as a false nine, too, though far less likely to be deployed in this capacity even with Romelu Lukaku departing for Inter on loan. And he relishes moving into positions between the lines to link up play. Sterling appreciated the ample time Boehly gave him to make up his mind and was impressed by how approachable the Los Angeles Dodgers minority owner was. Sterling's overall goal tally has actually eclipsed Chelsea's top scorer in each of the past five seasons, with his best output coming in 2019-20 when he netted 31 times. Raheem Sterling has joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a deal worth $60 million.

Thomas Tuchel believes Raheem Sterling will offer Chelsea flexibility in the attack after the Blues managed to land their number one signing of the summer.

He was convinced, he did everything that was needed to do, we gave our best to make it happen. "It is the benchmark in the Premier League and is exactly what we need." Tuchel was full of praise for Sterling’s quality and believes it was a signing that Chelsea needed to close the gap and reach the benchmark of Premier League title winning standards. We went for it. We could convince him very quickly. "He's a big improvement to our squad and is exactly what we were looking for in terms of age, experience, and style of play.

Chelsea have finally announced the signing of Sterling from Manchester City. The Blues will pay a reported fee of £47.5m. Reports have stated that Tuchel wants ...

We could convince him very quickly. "We went for it. I'm super happy that he's here.

An analysis of how Thomas Tuchel could line Chelsea up for the 2022/23 season with new signings Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly,

It remains to be seen which of Sterling or Havertz will play centrally but both players are flexible and Tuchel will likely alter his frontline depending on the opposition. The disastrous return of Romelu Lukaku blighted Chelsea’s season but the club-record signing has now returned to Inter Milan and in Sterling, Tuchel should now have a prolific player capable of spearheading their attack. On a more positive note for Blues fans, the club have made their first signing of the summer in the form of forward Raheem Sterling and Thomas Tuchel has said he ‘would not rule out signing another striker.’

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I can’t wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch.” However, once again both numbers taken by Timo Werner and Malang Sarr respectively. The England international has penned a five-year deal with the Blues - their first deal of the summer transfer window - and has linked up with his new teammates in the US after his transfer was made official in LA.

The winger became the first signing of the Todd Boehly era on Wednesday afternoon, as the Blues look to bridge the gap to the top two Manchester City and ...

'Under Pep Guardiola he has the most appearances, he has the second-most amount of goals - let that sink in and marinate a little bit. He goes and does it.' - Rio Ferdinand leapt to the defence of Raheem Sterling after recent criticism

Sterling earlier bid farewell to City after seven seasons in Manchester that included four Premier League titles. His transfer to Chelsea was reportedly worth ...

“I am thankful for the ups and the downs,” Sterling added in his post. The 27-year-old Sterling helped City to win four league titles and scored 131 goals in 339 games across all competitions. Sterling earlier bid farewell to City after seven seasons in Manchester that included four Premier League titles.