Sterling’s contract - three year extension confirmed

[Rolee]

No idea whether Sterling will sign or not, hopefully he will, but if he didn't wouldn't Sancho be the best replacement being homegrown as well, otherwise we are going to struggle for homegrown as I expect Delph to leave in the next window or two.

I'm not sure he qualifies as homegrown, you need to spend three years with clubs from the same association between the ages of 15 and 21 to qualify. He was 17 when he signed for Dortmund.

 

[mosssideblue]

If he doesn’t sign he’ll be sold next summer, it’s as simple as that. He’s worth £60m+ with a year left and that’s a conservative estimate.

Don’t think he’s at the level of Barca or Real yet but he will get there. Real sell Ronaldo and bring in their next galatico, Raheem Sterling lol Their fans would protest. Barca have Dembele and he’s doing really well right now.

Don’t get me wrong I love Raheem and have defended him since he’s joined when most of the forum wanted his head. He’s a player with world class potential but is still young. He’s had one great season and is continuing his form this season. Also Valverde and Lopetegui are not the managers to unlock Raheem’s potential, with the latter likely getting the sack soon.

So I’m confident he’ll sign a new deal as there is no better place for him right now. He could stay another 3-4 years and still be young enough to go to Spain also by that time he’ll probably be a true galatico delivering the goods year after year.

With him up for sale and only 1 year left, I cannot see a fee of £60m, as much as we think he might be worth that

 

[Easy]

With him up for sale and only 1 year left, I cannot see a fee of £60m, as much as we think he might be worth that

Ox went for £40m with a year left. Arsenal wanted more than £60m for Sanchez with a year left despite being much much older. £60m is the minimum we would get for Sterling in the same case.

 

[blueparrot]

I'm not sure he qualifies as homegrown, you need to spend three years with clubs from the same association between the ages of 15 and 21 to qualify. He was 17 when he signed for Dortmund.

Never thought of that, was just assuming being English he'd have enough years didn't realise it was from 15.
Edit, maybe that would be a reason for him to want to come back he could still get is 3 years in before he's 21, I assume it doesn't need to be consecutive years ?

 

[mosssideblue]

Ox went for £40m with a year left. Arsenal wanted more than £60m for Sanchez with a year left despite being much much older. £60m is the minimum we would get for Sterling in the same case.

If he doesn't sign its more than likely because he has already agreed to go somewhere else. The buying club will know that they can simply wait and let him run his contract down and, as someone else has already pointed out, the club will want a fee for him. I here what you say but believe we are not in the best position

 

[citizen_maine]

I'm not sure he qualifies as homegrown, you need to spend three years with clubs from the same association between the ages of 15 and 21 to qualify. He was 17 when he signed for Dortmund.

It would depend when (if) he came back then, as he could still get in his 36 months?

 

[Jalfraag]

The point is, I doubt they would paid what’s required, when they can pay similar or more for a bigger name like Hazard for example.

The Spanish rags need more than just Hazard.

 

[lancs blue]

I'm not sure he qualifies as homegrown, you need to spend three years with clubs from the same association between the ages of 15 and 21 to qualify. He was 17 when he signed for Dortmund.

He does qualify, he's allowed to count the season in which he turned 15 (2014/15) so as he didn't leave City until Aug 2017, he had completed 3 full seasons at English clubs.

 

[Rolee]

He does qualify, he's allowed to count the season in which he turned 15 (2014/15) so as he didn't leave City until Aug 2017, he had completed 3 full seasons at English clubs.

Ah, makes sense, thanks.

 

[doobyedoobye]

I still expect him to resign