Chelsea Signed Raheem Sterling from Premier League rivals City of Manchesterit was announced on Wednesday.
27 years old announced to leave the City earlier on Wednesday and has now signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Sources have revealed to ESPN that Sterling joins Chelsea in a deal worth £47.5m, rising to £50m with add-ons.
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It also means City could recoup the transfer fee for Sterling, whose contract expires next year, when the winger can leave the Etihad for free.
Sterling has scored 131 goals in 339 appearances for Man City since signing from Liverpool for an initial £44 million in 2015.
“Obviously I’ve achieved a lot in my career so far, but there’s still a lot to be achieved and I’m really looking forward to doing it in a Chelsea shirt, under [Thomas Tuchel’s] manager,” Sterling told club website.
“London is my home and where it all started for me, and it’s fantastic for me to have the opportunity to play in front of friends and family next week at Stamford Bridge. I’m really looking forward to seeing the fans soon. grave there.
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank Todd [Boehly]Behdad [Eghbali], the team of owners, Thomas, and all were involved in the process that brought me here. I can’t wait to get on the pitch right now and keep talking on the pitch. “
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The 27-year-old helped City win four Premier League titles, an FA Cup and four League Cups during his time at the Etihad, as well as a Champions League final defeat to Chelsea in 2021.
He became an integral part of Pep Guardiola’s side after the Spaniard became Man City manager in 2016, but he has fallen out of favor, starting just six in number 11 their last match as They won the Premier League last season.
Sterling has also become a key player for England during his time with City, scoring three goals at last year’s European Championship as Gareth Southgate’s side reached their first major final since 1966. .
Chelsea are remodeling their forward line after Romelu Lukaku remaining loan to Inter Milan. Source told ESPN in May that the club is interested in signing Bayern Munich striker Robert lewandowski.
Manchester United in front of Cristiano Ronaldo has also been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. Ronaldo is ready to move to Chelseasources told ESPN, after he signaled his desire to leave Old Trafford last week.
Chelsea also close to signing a contract with the guardians Kalidou Koulibaly and Nathan Ake as they want to win the Premier League for the first time since 2017.
