Raheem Sterling completes Chelsea move, signs five-years contract
By Dayo Badmus,
Raheem Sterling has completed his move to Chelsea from Manchester City in a deal worth £47.5m.
The 27-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the option of a further 12 months and has linked up with Thomas Tuchel’s squad on their pre-season tour of the United States.
Sterling becomes the first men’s signing of the Todd Boehly era at Chelsea and could soon be joined by Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who has agreed a four-year deal and will undergo a medical on Thursday (Today) ahead of a potential 32 million pounds move.
“First and foremost, it’s a pleasure to be here,” said Sterling. “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’ management.
“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 can’t wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch.”
Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News, Chelsea boss Tuchel said Sterling was the club’s number one transfer target this summer and described it as a “perfect fit”
