The deal has been struck between Manchester City and Chelsea for the transfer of Raheem Sterling. The 27-year-old international will sign a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with another year an option. According to reports from The Athletic, Chelsea will pay $57 million to secure the former Liverpool winger.##NAJAVA_MECA_6498825##Chelsea are now working through the logistics of scheduling a medical in London. If all goes to plan, Sterling will join his new teammates on their pre-season tour to the United States. Sterling has already spoken to Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel about what life is like at the club, and it is thought the England international was impressed with the German coach’s vision for the club.Sterling joined City from Liverpool in 2017 for $70 million before enjoying seven trophy-laden seasons at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola did not want to stand in the player’s way at the end of a campaign when he was often not selected on the biggest occasions.Raheem Sterling under Pep Guardiola:▪️ 292 games (most)▪️ 120 goals (third most)▪️ 85 assists (third most)▪️ 4x Premier League▪️ 4x League Cup▪️ 1x FA Cup▪️ 2x Community Shield Made his mark at Manchester City 🌟 pic.twitter.com/aQ72reSSiV— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 9, 2022 Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez’s arrivals, plus the form of the likes of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez, means there will be fierce competition for places in Guardiola’s starting XI next season. Sterling sought a new challenge and a club where he would be considered a first-team regular. Tuchel was all too happy to offer him that.Sterling follows Gabriel Jesus out of the door following the Brazilian’s $57.2 million switch to Arsenal. At the same time, Chelsea believe they can also secure the signature of defender Nathan Ake, who would love a chance to return to Stamford Bridge.
