Sterling’s contract - three year extension confirmed

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Personally I think he will leave. Gut feeling.

 

[schfc6]

People making up that Madrid want him, without any foundations or link doesn't mean they want him.

Hahahaha imagine ever believing Real fucking Madrid would want him.

Not a good day for Tom, all of us idiots who believe Sterling is good enough and of interest to Madrid get a little less idiotic each day.

Madrid linked all over the place recently.

Us still desperate to keep him, perhaps maybe just maybe Sterling is much better than some want to believe.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

The BBC "gossip" column says his contract ends in the summer, more good research.

I think it does, just not this year ;-)

 

[asahartford1]

My info is as close as anyone elses on here no?

I am in espana now. They are actually quoting Tom as a source.

"TOM Hecho dice no Sterling in tap in"

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Personally I think he will leave. Gut feeling.

Can’t see anyone forking out £150 mill for him,he can run his contract down but I can’t see it,he will come to his sense’s soon enough.

 

[Bill Walker]

Not a good day for Tom, all of us idiots who believe Sterling is good enough and of interest to Madrid get a little less idiotic each day.

Madrid linked all over the place recently.

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From what Ive read Madrid fancy him and are 'monitoring' the contract situation, which translates as the want him at a bargain price, (or for free) next summer his selling price will be lower as his end of contract draws nearer.
I know fans think he is 'only looking after himself' but this must be pissing the club off with their forward planning, will he stay, will he go, and if so how much for. I can fully understand the club having a ceiling on all players wages and not wanting to cave in to players demands.
Utd are having this same problem now, theyre paying Sanchez 500k a week (390k after taxes) so now De Gea is turning down 275k a week, after all he contributes way more than Sanchez.
I hope Sterling accepts what City are offering, but one thing is for sure, he can get more if he runs his contract down, Sanchez even got a 6.5 million pound signing on fee. If your a top player these days it seems you hold all the cards.

 

[Bill Walker]

he will come to his sense’s soon enough.

Thats the thing though, he will make a lot more money if he leaves, especially if he runs down his contract, maybe him and his rep see 'sense' in that.

 

[lastmanback]

Imo,
he'll see out contract and try a new challenge in pastures new and thank us for the good times and i hope he's allowed to go without any sour grapes. Of course I hope he lets us know to give us time to replace him or maybe that's why we bought Mahrez ??.

 

[Bpughh]

I would be okay if he left and sancho/brahim took his spot.

 

[Shirley]

It would be piss poor management to allow to such an asset to run down his contract, we don't have piss poor management.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Can’t see anyone forking out £150 mill for him,he can run his contract down but I can’t see it,he will come to his sense’s soon enough.

I’m not sure. I think running his contract down to a level where we have to sell for much less is possible. He strikes me as the type of player who has total self belief, knows the value of the market and himself and will do what it takes to achieve the best result for him. Nothing wrong with that. That is his choice. If we want him then we cant rely on look where you are playing your football, look who your coach is. It will totally be about the deal for him and we either pay him or we don’t. It will come down to that I think.

 

[Tom_mcfc]

Not a good day for Tom, all of us idiots who believe Sterling is good enough and of interest to Madrid get a little less idiotic each day.

Madrid linked all over the place recently.

Us still desperate to keep him, perhaps maybe just maybe Sterling is much better than some want to believe.

All over the place, wasn't it one story with zero sources? It's funny though, people believe whatever media source suits their own agenda so it holds no credibility really. I've had nothing but praise for him this season which you'll see from my posts. He still isn't Real Madrid level, wouldn't rule out if it ended up happening on a free but they certainly wouldn't spend stupid money on him.

I am in espana now. They are actually quoting Tom as a source.

"TOM Hecho dice no Sterling in tap in"

I'm to Spanish fans what guillem balague is to us, a know nothing twat!

Imo,
he'll see out contract and try a new challenge in pastures new and thank us for the good times and i hope he's allowed to go without any sour grapes. Of course I hope he lets us know to give us time to replace him or maybe that's why we bought Mahrez ??.

Can't believe this has had a like. So you'd be happy for an expensive asset to walk on a free, we spent big money on him, developed him, put up with the first few years of average from him then we are happy hed walk on a free? Do me a favour, I know he can do no wrong in here but if he does that then he is royally taking the piss

 

[Newman Noggs]

I'm to Spanish fans what guillem balague is to us, a know nothing twat

In fairness, not just to Spanish fans

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Aidy Ward working overtime I see planting fake stories.

It is international week, I suppose.

Madrid's future spending splurge can be narrowed down quite easily.

Neymar, Mbappe and Hazard.

All who can play in Sterling role.

The bluff seems to be that running down his contract any further opens the market up to more clubs who would be interested.

They might well be, but Raheem also knows those clubs aren't even on City's level.

Factor in his wage demands and still a fee of £80m next summer (based on the final year and City not really in a position to dismiss it) and the pool of clubs can be counted on one hand.

Common sense will surely prevail.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

the terms of the contract (If he signs) will be interesting. If he doesn't get what he wanted I would assume he has signed - but agreed he can leave and we make a profit on our investment. If he gets what he wants in his contract he will be staying .

 

[waspish]

Aidy Ward working overtime I see planting fake stories.

It is international week, I suppose.

Madrid's future spending splurge can be narrowed down quite easily.

Neymar, Mbappe and Hazard.

All who can play in Sterling role.

The bluff seems to be that running down his contract any further opens the market up to more clubs who would be interested.

They might well be, but Raheem also knows those clubs aren't even on City's level.

Factor in his wage demands and still a fee of £80m next summer (based on the final year and City not really in a position to dismiss it) and the pool of clubs can be counted on one hand.

Common sense will surely prevail.

Yep paying him 300k a week for 5 years is 75m for his age his ability and importance in our team seem cheap. Buying someone on the same par would cost the club a lot more.

 

[Ric]

Aidy Ward working overtime I see planting fake stories.

It is international week, I suppose.

Madrid's future spending splurge can be narrowed down quite easily.

Neymar, Mbappe and Hazard.

All who can play in Sterling role.

The bluff seems to be that running down his contract any further opens the market up to more clubs who would be interested.

They might well be, but Raheem also knows those clubs aren't even on City's level.

Factor in his wage demands and still a fee of £80m next summer (based on the final year and City not really in a position to dismiss it) and the pool of clubs can be counted on one hand.

Common sense will surely prevail.

My only concern is if Chelsea sell Hazard and are willing to match Sterling's wage demands as a replacement. A move back to London might appeal to him?

 

[worsleyweb]

I think he will go.

 

[GX Blue]

I think he will go.

I don't.
I bet he signs.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

I’m more concerned about Sane’s future.