Raheem Sterling has bid an emotional farewell to Manchester Metropolis with the England worldwide confirming his transfer to Chelsea.
The Blues have sealed a £45million deal plus £10m in add-ons for the ahead who has jetted out to the USA to affix his new aspect for pre-season preparations.
Sterling has reportedly signed a five-year deal value £300,000-a-week, making him Chelsea’s highest earner.
In a message shared on his social media channels, Sterling paid tribute to the Metropolis workers and gamers along with his trophy-laden spell on the Manchester membership now at an finish.
‘Seven seasons, eleven main trophies, a lifetime of recollections,’ Sterling wrote.
‘To the teaching workers who've performed a large function in my improvement through the years, to my teammates who've change into extra than simply these I share a pitch with, to the backroom workers, to the workplace workers, to the followers who've tirelessly supported the crew, and to everybody concerned with Manchester Metropolis, my respect for you couldn’t be better.
‘What a trip it’s been.
‘I'm grateful for the ups and down because it’s the downs which have, at instances, examined my energy and resolve and enabled me to face right here in entrance of you as the absolute best model of myself.
‘I arrived in Manchester a 20-year-old. Right now, I depart as a person.
‘Thanks to your countless assist. It’s been an honour to put on the shirt of Manchester Metropolis.’
After becoming a member of Metropolis from Liverpool for £44m in 2015, Sterling would go onto win 4 Premier League titles, 4 League Cups and an FA Cup on the Etihad.
The Londoner additionally established himself as a key member of the England squad in that point. He's set to change into the primary main signing of the Todd Boehly period at Stamford Bridge following the £4billion takeover in Could.
Sterling’s arrival might be swiftly adopted by that of Napoli defender Kalidou Kouibaly, who is predicted to affix the membership in a deal value £32m.
Chelsea additionally stay in talks to signal one other Man Metropolis star with Nathan Ake on their checklist of targets.
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