Raheem Sterling confirms Man City exit as Chelsea plan big US tour transfer unveiling

Raheem Sterling, who will soon be joining Chelsea, has bid a tearful farewell to Manchester City and the team’s supporters. On Tuesday, Sterling took a flight to Los Angeles to meet up with his new teammates.

“Seven seasons,” read the statement. eleven significant awards. The memories of a lifetime.

To my teammates, who have evolved into more than just people I play on the field with, to the coaching staff, to the office staff, and to the fans who have persistently supported the club, I would want to express my gratitude. also to all Manchester City employees. There is no one I respect more than you.

What a journey it has been. I am grateful for both the ups and the downs because, on occasion, it was the downs that put my fortitude to the test and allowed me to stand in front of you as the finest possible version of myself.

I was 20 when I came to Manchester. I’m leaving today a guy. I appreciate your unending assistance. It has been an honor to wear the Manchester City jersey.

Sterling traveled to the United States two days after finishing his Chelsea medical on Sunday in London. The 27-year-transfer old’s to the Blues, which will cost £45 million plus an additional $10 million in add-ons and bonuses, is now anticipated to be finalized in the next few hours.

The England international scored 131 goals in 339 games across all competitions for the Manchester-based club after moving from Liverpool to City in 2015 for almost £50 million. He will be Chelsea’s first high-profile acquisition during the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital era.