Sterling’s contract - three year extension confirmed

Rolee said:
Why? He has nearly three years left on his current contract.
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Although Sterling’s record is better, I believe Sane has the potential to be one of the best players of his generation.

I guess I’m somewhat concerned about his future because of his apparent attitude problems.
 
Dr Jacoby said:
Although Sterling’s record is better, I believe Sane has the potential to be one of the best players of his generation.

I guess I’m somewhat concerned about his future because of his apparent attitude problems.
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Well, it applies to Sterling too, and will apply to Foden in future at some point - that a young man is sometimes a monumentally annoying pain in the arse. It's normal, and it's the management's job to roll their eyes in private and manage them.
 
Hope he signs. He's improved so much the last few seasons and this season he looks to have moved up another level. There'll be no foaming at the mouth from me if he decides not to extend, though.
 
Tom_mcfc said:
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
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He isn't Real Madrid level but he's wanted by us? We are on Real Madrid's level.
Therefore he is Real Madrid level.
 
Thomas Hearns said:
This didn’t happen, he was never average
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You only start watching him last year? Everyone bangs about his stats when defending him, that's fine with that logic then a massive contribution of 8 goals in his first season (that's goals and assists) in the league I would claim that is pretty average. Wasn't our finest year granted but if you are using stats there you go. The fact every year we say how much he has improved surely that shows that before that he was levels below no? Otherwise it makes no sense. He is bang on it now but sadly last season aside he wasn't consistently this good. Agree or disagree on that but we/Pep have developed him, a little gratitude rather than running his contract down would be nice. Not saying he is doing that but a poster said they'd hope if he left on a free he wouldn't get abuse. Christ.

schfc6 said:
He isn't Real Madrid level but he's wanted by us? We are on Real Madrid's level.
Therefore he is Real Madrid level.
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No he isn't on Real Madrids level, I also think we aren't quite there yet either. If you consider in that position there would be Neymar, Hazard, Mbappe I don't think Sterling will be high up on their agenda unless they can get him on the cheap/free when it's a no brainer. The way they work and the fans demands I doubt they will want Sterling over the above names.
 
Tom_mcfc said:
You only start watching him last year? Everyone bangs about his stats when defending him, that's fine with that logic then a massive contribution of 8 goals in his first season (that's goals and assists) in the league I would claim that is pretty average. Wasn't our finest year granted but if you are using stats there you go. The fact every year we say how much he has improved surely that shows that before that he was levels below no? Otherwise it makes no sense. He is bang on it now but sadly last season aside he wasn't consistently this good. Agree or disagree on that but we/Pep have developed him, a little gratitude rather than running his contract down would be nice. Not saying he is doing that but a poster said they'd hope if he left on a free he wouldn't get abuse. Christ.



No he isn't on Real Madrids level, I also think we aren't quite there yet either. If you consider in that position there would be Neymar, Hazard, Mbappe I don't think Sterling will be high up on their agenda unless they can get him on the cheap/free when it's a no brainer. The way they work and the fans demands I doubt they will want Sterling over the above names.
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You seem fixated on him being grateful to us. Sorry to burst your bubble bro but it’s a business arrangement, we pay him for his services - gratitude doesn’t come into it.

Yep I watched his first season and 9 goals in 41 PL & CL games is a fine return for a young winger in his first season at a big club which was clearly in a state of transition. His performances were up and down but on the whole he had a good season. Those who thought his first year at city was unimpressive might have had their opinions skewed by the ridiculous media campaign to malign his personality and form at every turn. I prefer to trust what I’m seeing at the Etihad rather than listen to the views of bitter ex scousers
 
Ric said:
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?
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Quite possibly mate. But then Sterling isn't worth the trouble if he does see Chelsea as a forward step, outside of location.

*See Jorginho.

City would also be unlikely to deal with a direct Premier League rival, certainly haven't done it previously, so next summer would still be on our terms.

Perhaps Madrid then comes into play, they will be cleaning house soon enough to afford Neymar and Mbappe.

If he thinks his every move is under the microscope up here, a move to London would be off the charts.
 
Tom_mcfc said:
No he isn't on Real Madrids level, I also think we aren't quite there yet either. If you consider in that position there would be Neymar, Hazard, Mbappe I don't think Sterling will be high up on their agenda unless they can get him on the cheap/free when it's a no brainer. The way they work and the fans demands I doubt they will want Sterling over the above names.
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Historically we're not on Madrid's level, but today we are.

Yes, the names you've mentioned are very fancy, two of them would cost £250+ easily. Madrid effectively need a new front three. Neymar & Hazard both playing in the exact same position. Mbappe is a striker or prefers to operate cutting in. Sterling is the best right winger in football.

Fact remains, you thought it was laughable that Madrid would want him, turns out there's quite a lot of legs in that very idea.
 
I get the feeling that Sterling really loves it at City and only Madrid or Barca would tempt him away. And I can't see what the benefit would be in going to Chelsea as it won't improve his game - although he did buy his mum and sister a house each in London if he's keen to be closer to them.

As long as we get a decent fee for him then it wouldn't be the end of the world. A few options would be:

Give his spot to Brahim
Buy Leon Bailey - or player with similar attributes to be moulded by Pep
Bring back Sancho
etc. etc.

My preference would be for him to stay. He's a good (potential to be great) player and seems like a nice guy too.
 
schfc6 said:
Historically we're not on Madrid's level, but today we are.

Yes, the names you've mentioned are very fancy, two of them would cost £250+ easily. Madrid effectively need a new front three. Neymar & Hazard both playing in the exact same position. Mbappe is a striker or prefers to operate cutting in. Sterling is the best right winger in football.

Fact remains, you thought it was laughable that Madrid would want him, turns out there's quite a lot of legs in that very idea.
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A lot of legs? Because of one paper saying so? I'd imagine when that paper says something you don't agree with you dismiss it as speculation nonsense? It may be true it may not be true. The link you are desperate to cling to claimed Madrid are "monitoring the situation" that would suggest if true hoping to get him on the cheap. If they rated him as highly as you think I am sure they wouldn't be bothered to part with his actual value rather than penny pinch.

Put it this way if Sterling signed a new contract they wouldn't be beating our door down further down the line for him, he is an option because he potentially could be a bargain.
 
I see that the agents and media have got board and the agent wants his fee for sterling so might as well bring up that old chestnut again that Real want sterling to replace ronaldo..

In another 6 months time we will be laughing as sterling signs again for us, gets offered more money than we would like him to due to the greedy agent ****.

For now we will just have to out up with all this media horse s***
 
schfc6 said:
Historically we're not on Madrid's level, but today we are.

Yes, the names you've mentioned are very fancy, two of them would cost £250+ easily. Madrid effectively need a new front three. Neymar & Hazard both playing in the exact same position. Mbappe is a striker or prefers to operate cutting in. Sterling is the best right winger in football.

Fact remains, you thought it was laughable that Madrid would want him, turns out there's quite a lot of legs in that very idea.
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Only legs in it is on a free they wouldn’t entertain buying him for anything what he is worth
 
schfc6 said:
Historically we're not on Madrid's level, but today we are.

Yes, the names you've mentioned are very fancy, two of them would cost £250+ easily. Madrid effectively need a new front three. Neymar & Hazard both playing in the exact same position. Mbappe is a striker or prefers to operate cutting in. Sterling is the best right winger in football.

Fact remains, you thought it was laughable that Madrid would want him, turns out there's quite a lot of legs in that very idea.
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I'd take any one of those 3 as a replacement,in fact they wouldn't be a replacement as they are all better individually anyway
 
meeesh said:
I'd take any one of those 3 as a replacement,in fact they wouldn't be a replacement as they are all better individually anyway
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How do you know are all three are better right wingers than Sterling? Be honest, how many times have you seen any of them play on the right??
 
Tom_mcfc said:
A lot of legs? Because of one paper saying so? I'd imagine when that paper says something you don't agree with you dismiss it as speculation nonsense? It may be true it may not be true. The link you are desperate to cling to claimed Madrid are "monitoring the situation" that would suggest if true hoping to get him on the cheap. If they rated him as highly as you think I am sure they wouldn't be bothered to part with his actual value rather than penny pinch.

Put it this way if Sterling signed a new contract they wouldn't be beating our door down further down the line for him, he is an option because he potentially could be a bargain.
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I'm not clinging to anything buddy, you're as predictable as you are daft.

You seem to know that Madrid want Mbappe, Hazard or Neymar, how? Hotline to Perez?
No, you 'know' this based on media speculation.
The same speculation that links Sterling.
You can't have it both ways. You can't use media speculation to support your argument yet dismiss another argument based on the same media speculation.

I've no idea how high Madrid rate him, what I do know is how high we rate him, so if our club, our manager, our DOF rate him so highly, I don't believe it's a leap and certainly not laughable to believe another club of our level would be interested.

Yes, if we tie him down to a deal, they will be no longer interested in him, just like they're not interested in all our other star players.
Because if they're committed to us, they simply can't afford them.
 
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