Premier League 2022/23 transfers: Chelsea confirm Raheem Sterling transfer – Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City. Sterling has become the first major signing since Todd Boehly’s takeover of the Blues, and the 27-year-old penned a farewell letter to City on Wednesday. Follow Latest Premier League transfer news with InsideSport.IN
Premier League 2022/23 transfers: Chelsea confirm the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, Sterling pens heartfelt farewell to Man City fans, Check out
He’s here! 😁#SterlingIsChelsea
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 13, 2022
Premier League 2022/23 transfers: Chelsea confirm the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City
Having reportedly flown out to LA to sign for and link up with Chelsea, Raheem Sterling said farewell to Manchester City. Raheem Sterling says he leaves Manchester City “as a man” as he bid farewell to the club ahead of his transfer to Chelsea. Sterling is set to end his seven-year association with City and join Premier League rivals Chelsea in a reported £50m move.
Speaking to Chelsea’s official website, Sterling stated that he was delighted to home in London: ‘I’ve obviously achieved a lot in my career so far, but there is still so much more to achieve and I’m really looking forward to doing that in a Chelsea shirt, under Thomas’s management.
What a ride it’s been, @sterling7 💙⚽️#ManCity pic.twitter.com/5Ud0EKgbc7
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 13, 2022
“London is my home and where it all started for me, and it’s amazing I now have the opportunity to play in front of friends and family week in, week out at Stamford Bridge. I’m really looking forward to meeting the fans there soon.
“I do want to take the opportunity to thank Todd, Behdad, the ownership group, Thomas, and all involved in the process of getting me here.‘I can’t wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch.”
Premier League 2022/23 transfers: Chelsea confirm the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, Sterling pens heartfelt farewell to Man City fans, Check out
What a journey 💙 pic.twitter.com/beX13AOOsj
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) July 13, 2022
Premier League 2022/23 transfers: Raheem Sterling join Chelsea
Since joining City from Liverpool in the summer of 2015, the England winger netted an impressive 131 goals in 337 games for the club, winning four Premier League titles and five domestic cups along the way.
But after falling out of favour somewhat last season and entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad, Sterling has decided to move on.
He will add some much-needed firepower to Chelsea’s attack following the departure of Romelu Lukaku.
Premier League champions City, meanwhile, could now use the money received from the sales of Sterling and Gabriel Jesus to fund a move for Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella.
Premier League 2022/23 transfers: Sterling pens heartfelt farewell to Man City fans
The former Liverpool forward is said to have flown out to Los Angeles to complete the transfer and link up with Chelsea’s pre-season tour. Sterling won four Premier League titles, the FA Cup and four EFL Cups during his time at the club.
He also developed into one of the most dynamic attacking threats in European football under Pep Guardiola, scoring 85 Premier League goals since the former Barcelona boss took over as manager in 2016.
The England international will look to have a similar impact for Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea but made clear his affection for City in a post on Twitter on Wednesday.
Premier League 2022/23 transfers: Raheem Sterling pens heartfelt FAREWELL to Manchester City
He wrote: “To the coaching staff who have played a massive role in my development over the years, to my team-mates who have become more than just those I share a pitch with, to the backroom staff, to the office staff, to the fans who have tirelessly supported the team, and to everyone involved with Manchester City my respect for you couldn’t be greater. What a ride it’s been.
“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.
“I arrived in Manchester a 20-year-old, today I leave as a man. Thank you for your endless support. It’s been an honour to wear the shirt of Manchester City.”
Premier League 2022/23 transfers: Raheem Sterling pens heartfelt FAREWELL to Manchester City ahead of Chelsea move, Watch video
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