Raheem Sterling has expressed his delight about finally ending his transfer rumble and joining Manchester City.
The 20-year old penned a five-year deal with City – becoming the most expensive British transfer for an English player.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Sterling stressed how pleased he is to get his move and is eager to get going.
“It’s a good feeling and this is a really happy time for me and my family.
“The thing that excites me the most is the world class squad we have and knowing we have a team that is capable of winning things year in, year out. The more quality players that are around you, the more quality it brings out in you so I can’t wait to get started and playing alongside them.” he said.
Sterling scooped the Golden Boy award in 2014 and had been earmarked as one of the most promising youngster, having really came into his own in Liverpool’s title push in 2013/14.
Though he has hit the headlines for seemingly the wrong reasons and has received a bundle of criticism from a host of former players and journalists, Sterling is thankful to his former club Liverpool and the opportunities they gave him.
“I’d like to thank Rafa Benitez for taking me to Liverpool as a 15-year old – that was a massive step for me and a new challenge. Also to Kenny Dalglish for showing such faith in me and putting me in at such a young age.
“I want to thank Brendan Rodgers for giving me a chance and an opportunity in the first team, giving me my full debut – against City funnily enough – and giving me a real chance to cement a place in the first team and show the world my talents.”
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