Sterling’s contract - three year extension confirmed

[blue ranger]

Raheem looks very sharp. He looks happy. Sane has looked sluggish despite no world cup and arriving back at a level Pep didn't like.

Give Raheem his contract.

It’s not as simple as that though is it. Presumably KDB, David Silva and Aguero earn the most money because they are our best players and have done it for a number of years. Sterling had 1 great season. Does he really deserve parity with those 3 players?

 

[Manchester1894]

It’s not as simple as that though is it. Presumably KDB, David Silva and Aguero earn the most money because they are our best players and have done it for a number of years. Sterling had 1 great season. Does he really deserve parity with those 3 players?

People keep talking Sane up as a future Balon Dor winner. Sterling is more consistent. There is no proof he's asking for parity with KDB.

 

[domalino]

41 goals and assists in 48 games since the start of last season. Thats world class end product.

Anyone who thinks he'll struggle to find a club at the top level is kidding themselves. Add in a reduced fee if he runs the contract down or city force a sale and he'll get the wages he wants too.


He's probably not quite worth what he's asking, but take his contributions at key times, throw in his age and home grown status and it's not far off.

Yes if we give it to him others will see what he gets and measure themselves against it. If they deliver goals and assists and last minute winners like he has then they can get it as well, the cost of having a truly world class squad is a massive wage bill.

 

[born2bblu]

Would be a great move for him to kick on with his career. Would be a real shame to lose him, but he isn't respected or admired in this country; even by some City fans. The lad would be better moving to Spain or Germany where the UK media pressure is off and he can thrive.

His best years are ahead of him and hopefully they will be in a City shirt.

I like your post; very sensible. But I had to make a minimal editing that I thought was reasonable. Like you, I hope he will continue as a City player for years to come. At the meantime, I realize that, in the current environment of professional sports in general, this might not be the case.

 

[waspish]

It’s bull it’s got his agent hands written all over this because city won’t cave in to his demands plus Madrid For me would only entertain him for free

 

[Blue Mooner]

Don't want to see him go but given De Bruyne, Silva, Aguero and Ferna have seen fit to sign new deals I refuse to believe that our board are not offering a more than fair deal.

Yes his stats stand up to scrutiny but we all know that he still lacks a cool head and clinical finishing at crucial times. That said he has been woefully underrated by the mainstream media.

In todays climate where can he go that is better in the Premier League?

If he doesn't sign this side of Christmas then I think the club have to realise a decent transfer value in January whilst they still can.

Really hope he stays but unfortunately the club can only offer him what they think he's worth and can't force him to sign.

 

[blue ranger]

People keep talking Sane up as a future Balon Dor winner. Sterling is more consistent. There is no proof he's asking for parity with KDB.

He apparently earns £170k a week now. KDB is our top earner on around £280k. I’m only going off what I’m reading which may or may not be true. But am probably also basing this on the fact that his agent isn’t necessarily easy to deal with.

Re Sane, last season i thought sterling was better. Having said that, I believe Sané has a higher ceiling. But it isn’t about sane so I shouldn’t have brought him up mate. Hopefully city will get it done.

 

[citizen_maine]

It’s bull it’s got his agent hands written all over this because city won’t cave in to his demands plus Madrid For me would only entertain him for free

and how does this get them to get City to cave then?

 

[Withnail]

The club won't be held to ransom by any player. I want him to stay as obviously the club do, but the club will have a maximum ceiling on what we will pay him.

There will come a point perhaps January, when if he hasn't signed the contract we may listen to offers.

Let's hope we can reach an amicable conclusion.

 

[shak]

Be devastated if he decides to leave, young lad epitomises City for me. Having said that, would understand if he wanted to get away from all the abuse he gets in this country. No one should have to tolerate that.