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Fri, Mar

Raheem Sterling Signs For Chelsea

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English forward, Raheem Sterling has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea from Manchester City for £47.5m; becoming Todd Boehly’s consortium's first Chelsea purchase.

The 27-year-old who headed a shortlist of Thomas Tuchel's attacking targets has signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the option of a further 12 months. The new signee has linked up with Thomas Tuchel's squad on their pre-season tour of the United States.

According to Sterling, ‘First and foremost, it’s a pleasure to be here. I’ve obviously achieved a lot in my career so far, but there is still so much more to achieve and I’m really looking forward to doing that in a Chelsea shirt, under Thomas’s management.

‘London is my home and where it all started for me, and it’s amazing I now have the opportunity to play in front of friends and family week in, week out at Stamford Bridge. I’m really looking forward to meeting the fans there soon.

‘I do want to take the opportunity to thank Todd, Behdad, the ownership group, Thomas, and all involved in the process of getting me here.

‘I can’t wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch.’

Todd Boehly, chairman and co-controlling owner, said, ‘Raheem Sterling is a serial winner and his signing is an important step in strengthening our squad. We are delighted for Raheem to return to London with Chelsea, and we look forward to seeing his world-class talent on display at Stamford Bridge.’