Raheem Sterling | Joins Chelsea for £50m

[bhayes]

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Man City ‘want De Jong from Barcelona and could make swap transfer for Sterling’

RAHEEM STERLING could be used as part of a stunning £60million swap deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, reports say. The Man City winger is wanted by the Catalan giants while Pep Guardio…

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I would love it if we have him, he could compete with rodri for that spot. We would be so loaded though with quality midfield players someone is going to be unhappy with playing time

 

[Jazzman]

You have to remember the context of where he's speaking. He's in Barcelona, at the unveiling of his friend as new manager.

He's always going to try and big up Barca in that situation. If he was actually worried about them stealing our players he wouldn't be saying that.

He also knows they havent got a pot to piss in, so we could interpret his statement as a dig at Barca if we wanted.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Sarky Pep is the best Pep.

 

[Berts Neck]

Frankly I will support any player who pulls on the shirt..thick and thin..do not buy into criticising players.
However, if a player wishes to leave then that is a totally different scenario..if they wish to go, agree with Pep, then go.Nothing is certain at this moment in time regards Raheem. However, it is not difficult to understand why we bought Grealish. Sadly suspect the issue is Raheem values himself more than the club do.So be it. Can not wait to hear him do his first interview in Spanish.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

Will be very sad to lose Raz tbh. Something very “city” about him. If he wants to go though then he will. He’s served us well

would be a massive statement signing for someone like Newcastle but can’t see that happening tho

 

[bhayes]

If he goes I will wish him the best, he was and still is a great player but seems like he needs to change scenes. Good luck at barca raheem hope you tear it up

 

[decmancity]

Will be very sad to lose Raz tbh. Something very “city” about him. If he wants to go though then he will. He’s served us well

would be a massive statement signing for someone like Newcastle but can’t see that happening tho

Don't think Sterling fancies the Championship at this point of his career.

 

[bhayes]

also I wonder how much raheem sterling possibly leaving factored into the club buying jack grealish. Raheem was one of the most marketable players on our squad, a trendsetter. Jack grealish can be seen as the same, with raheem gone grealish will fill that role.

 

[Bozo]

God knows what has happened behind the scenes over the last 18 months but he clearly doesn't want to be here anymore. Will be very sad to see him go, though.

 

[BufordUSABlue]

He also knows they havent got a pot to piss in, so we could interpret his statement as a dig at Barca if we wanted.

Exactly! There is no denying Pep's love of Barcelona and i would never expect him to be disrespectful towards them. He knows how to play the media and also how to be the diplomat!
However, he is City through and through and i cannot even begin to thank him, for all that he has done for our wonderful club and will continue to do for us in the years ahead, however many that may be!!