Official: Raheem Sterling Signs On 5 Year Deal

ljones15 said:
Will he earn lots of money? Yes.

Chances of winning trophies? Yes (More English players have picked up winners medals at City in the last five years than any other club.)

Champions league football? Yes

Will he be adored by the fans? Yes.

Will he play with better players? Yes

He created 163 chances over the past 3 seasons, no U21 player in Europe's top five leagues has more. Did we pay too much? Yes, but who cares, Sheikh Mansour certainly won't lose any sleep, he's worth something like £16bn. Do you think he cares that Joe from Bolton thinks City are overpaying. He's probably worth around 30-35 million but there's always gonna be an English premium for not only the best 20 year old in the premier league but maybe even the world, can't think of one better. Aguero will be like Suarez was to Sterling, they'll light it up with Silva feeding them. Liverpool fans are so salty, they'll say he wasn't one of their best players but the stats don't lie. People say shit like "he'll keep the bench warm", so we smashed our own transfer record to stick him on the bench, not a chance.

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good post
 
The best young English footballer around. That's what it is about buying the best English talent.
 
blueinsa said:
Interview is up now.

Class form the club and the lad making a huge point of thanking liverpool and its managers pmsl.

take the piss City :-)
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I loved that. Same as Khaldoon praising Milner. City are so subtle when they take a dig. A few kind words and Liverpool and their horde of bitter has-beens have been made to look like small time.
 
bluebc said:
some nice words from Phil Thompson in the mirror:
Raheem Sterling failed to “deliver” for Liverpool and won’t be missed at Anfield.

That is the damning verdict of Anfield legend Phil Thompson who reckons fans will be glad to see the back of the youngster following his £49million move to Manchester City.

And the European Cup-winning captain contrasted the reaction with the fans’ disappointment when Luis Suarez left and says Sterling is not in the same league as the Uruguayan.

“He’s certainly a good player, but he’s not a great player and that’s why you won’t find too many Liverpool fans shedding any tears for him,” said Thompson.

“Last season wasn’t a great season for him. The one before that he did well with Suarez. But last year we were looking for a lot from him, but he didn’t deliver.

“Luis Suarez is world class, but Sterling is nowhere near Suarez’s capabilities, although he’s still a very good player.

Thompson admitted Liverpool are a selling club after cashing in on Sterling and Suarez in successive summers.

“Liverpool have become a bit of a selling club now - you can’t get away from that,” he said.

“But I hope we are still a big draw and it was nice to see Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner sign, and Milner did have options to go elsewhere.”

“City are paying for potential. Raheem’s had 13 or 14 assists in the three years and has scored something like 18 league goals. You need a little bit more than that
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What a stupid cock this clown is, how does he earn a living as a pundit? You sell your best player and then expect a teenager to shoulder the burden of leading the attack?
 
bluebc said:
some nice words from Phil Thompson in the mirror:
Raheem Sterling failed to “deliver” for Liverpool and won’t be missed at Anfield.

That is the damning verdict of Anfield legend Phil Thompson who reckons fans will be glad to see the back of the youngster following his £49million move to Manchester City.

And the European Cup-winning captain contrasted the reaction with the fans’ disappointment when Luis Suarez left and says Sterling is not in the same league as the Uruguayan.

“He’s certainly a good player, but he’s not a great player and that’s why you won’t find too many Liverpool fans shedding any tears for him,” said Thompson.

“Last season wasn’t a great season for him. The one before that he did well with Suarez. But last year we were looking for a lot from him, but he didn’t deliver.

“Luis Suarez is world class, but Sterling is nowhere near Suarez’s capabilities, although he’s still a very good player.

Thompson admitted Liverpool are a selling club after cashing in on Sterling and Suarez in successive summers.

“Liverpool have become a bit of a selling club now - you can’t get away from that,” he said.

“But I hope we are still a big draw and it was nice to see Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner sign, and Milner did have options to go elsewhere.”

“City are paying for potential. Raheem’s had 13 or 14 assists in the three years and has scored something like 18 league goals. You need a little bit more than that
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Haha, Thompson and Liverpool are looking bigger idiots every time they open their mouths.
 
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bluebc said:
some nice words from Phil Thompson in the mirror:
Raheem Sterling failed to “deliver” for Liverpool and won’t be missed at Anfield.

That is the damning verdict of Anfield legend Phil Thompson who reckons fans will be glad to see the back of the youngster following his £49million move to Manchester City.

And the European Cup-winning captain contrasted the reaction with the fans’ disappointment when Luis Suarez left and says Sterling is not in the same league as the Uruguayan.

“He’s certainly a good player, but he’s not a great player and that’s why you won’t find too many Liverpool fans shedding any tears for him,” said Thompson.

“Last season wasn’t a great season for him. The one before that he did well with Suarez. But last year we were looking for a lot from him, but he didn’t deliver.

“Luis Suarez is world class, but Sterling is nowhere near Suarez’s capabilities, although he’s still a very good player.

Thompson admitted Liverpool are a selling club after cashing in on Sterling and Suarez in successive summers.

“Liverpool have become a bit of a selling club now - you can’t get away from that,” he said.

“But I hope we are still a big draw and it was nice to see Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner sign, and Milner did have options to go elsewhere.”

“City are paying for potential. Raheem’s had 13 or 14 assists in the three years and has scored something like 18 league goals. You need a little bit more than that
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the lad is 20, he is 7 years away from his peak ,now read that again,with that age in mind, makes thompson sound a bit of a twat no?
 
They're taking it well over on RAWK:

"So for me now Sterling didn't play for us. I have eased him. He means nothing to me and I don't wish him well for the future."

"I wish him ill luck. Torn hamstring, ankle fracture, ruptured ACL, anything ...

Good riddance, bad rubbish. Talented but highly toxic and poisonous to the rest of the team."
 
Full interview is up Wednesday morning....

Sterling excited by new challenge

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2015/July/Raheem-Sterling-first-interview/1436789872

Raheem Sterling admitted he was delighted to finally become a Manchester City player and says he excited by the prospect of playing alongside new team-mates he describes as ‘world class’.

The 20-year-old agreed a five-year contract with the Blues with the deal becoming a British transfer record for an English player and while setting a new Club record in the process.

“It’s a good feeling and this is really happy time for me and my family,” said Sterling. “I’m just glad it’s all over and done with and I can’t wait to get on the training field.

“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 play alongside them.

Sterling, who will wear the No.7 shirt for City, revealed he’d spoken with Joe Hart recently about the Club and that the England keeper had given the Club a glowing reference.

“I spoke to Joe briefly on the last England trip,” he said. “He just told me what a really good football club this is and how nice the fans are – nothing too serious, but it was a bit of a heads up.

I’ve looked around the new training
ground and the facilities here are top
class – there’s everything you need
here to take you to the next level so
there’s no excuses!

“It has been a long journey from QPR and I’d like to thank a few people who have helped me along the way.

“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.

“Finally, I’d also like to thank all the people around me – my mum and sisters, my management team and Aidy Ward for helping me focus and get where I am today. I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone.”

Watch the full exclusive CityTV interview with Raheem on mcfc.co.uk on Wednesday morning.
 
TRUE BLUE NO1 said:
Full interview is up Wednesday morning....

Sterling excited by new challenge

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2015/July/Raheem-Sterling-first-interview/1436789872

Raheem Sterling admitted he was delighted to finally become a Manchester City player and says he excited by the prospect of playing alongside new team-mates he describes as ‘world class’.

The 20-year-old agreed a five-year contract with the Blues with the deal becoming a British transfer record for an English player and while setting a new Club record in the process.

“It’s a good feeling and this is really happy time for me and my family,” said Sterling. “I’m just glad it’s all over and done with and I can’t wait to get on the training field.

“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 play alongside them.

Sterling, who will wear the No.7 shirt for City, revealed he’d spoken with Joe Hart recently about the Club and that the England keeper had given the Club a glowing reference.

“I spoke to Joe briefly on the last England trip,” he said. “He just told me what a really good football club this is and how nice the fans are – nothing too serious, but it was a bit of a heads up.

I’ve looked around the new training
ground and the facilities here are top
class – there’s everything you need
here to take you to the next level so
there’s no excuses!

“It has been a long journey from QPR and I’d like to thank a few people who have helped me along the way.

“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.

“Finally, I’d also like to thank all the people around me – my mum and sisters, my management team and Aidy Ward for helping me focus and get where I am today. I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone.”

Watch the full exclusive CityTV interview with Raheem on mcfc.co.uk on Wednesday morning.
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He left out thanking the Candlepool fans, haha, cue meltdown on RAWK.
 
Just seen a bit of his interview on Sky sports news .
I noticed Buzzer was in the club shop showing Sterling round .
Anyway let's hope Sterling does the business
 
TRUE BLUE NO1 said:
Full interview is up Wednesday morning....

Sterling excited by new challenge

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2015/July/Raheem-Sterling-first-interview/1436789872

Raheem Sterling admitted he was delighted to finally become a Manchester City player and says he excited by the prospect of playing alongside new team-mates he describes as ‘world class’.

The 20-year-old agreed a five-year contract with the Blues with the deal becoming a British transfer record for an English player and while setting a new Club record in the process.

“It’s a good feeling and this is really happy time for me and my family,” said Sterling. “I’m just glad it’s all over and done with and I can’t wait to get on the training field.

“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 play alongside them.

Sterling, who will wear the No.7 shirt for City, revealed he’d spoken with Joe Hart recently about the Club and that the England keeper had given the Club a glowing reference.

“I spoke to Joe briefly on the last England trip,” he said. “He just told me what a really good football club this is and how nice the fans are – nothing too serious, but it was a bit of a heads up.

I’ve looked around the new training
ground and the facilities here are top
class – there’s everything you need
here to take you to the next level so
there’s no excuses!

“It has been a long journey from QPR and I’d like to thank a few people who have helped me along the way.

“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.

“Finally, I’d also like to thank all the people around me – my mum and sisters, my management team and Aidy Ward for helping me focus and get where I am today. I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone.”

Watch the full exclusive CityTV interview with Raheem on mcfc.co.uk on Wednesday morning.
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Sounds like a class act, shame the same can't be said about Liverpool.
 
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