Raheem Sterling has announced his departure from Manchester City and sent a goodbye message to the club, players, staff and a fanbase ahead of a £47.5m move to Chelsea.Sterling has agreed on personal terms on a five-year contract with the option of a further one-year extension, and he had a medical with Chelsea on Sunday.What a journey 💙 pic.twitter.com/beX13AOOsj— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) July 13, 2022 In a statement confirming his City exit, Sterling said: “Seven seasons. Eleven major trophies. A lifetime of memories.pic.twitter.com/3bFDyU5E03— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) July 13, 2022 “To the coaching staff who have played a massive role in my development over the years. To my teammates 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.##EDITORS_CHOICE##”What a ride it’s been. I am thankful for the ups and 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.154 – Raheem Sterling finished on the winning side in 154 of his 225 appearances in the Premier League since signing for @ManCity in 2015-16, the most of any player:154 – Raheem Sterling150 – Sadio Mané145 – Roberto Firmino144 – Kevin De Bruyne141 – FernandinhoWinner. pic.twitter.com/DrGP3fPvgx— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 13, 2022 “I arrived in Manchester a 20-year-old, and today I leave as a man. Thank you for your endless support. It’s been an honour to wear the shirt of Manchester City, “concluded Sterling.##NAJAVA_MECA_6501859##
