English football star Raheem Sterling has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea from Manchester City.
Sterling has been one of City’s key players over the past seven seasons, scoring double-digit goals in each of those campaigns and taking nine major honours, including four Premier League titles.
The 27-year-old is one of only eight players to have scored 80 or more Premier League goals, an average of 22 across all competitions over the past five seasons, as well as averaging 10 assists per season over the same period.
When he returned to London to play for the Blues, Sterling said: ‘First of all, it’s a pleasure to be here.
“I have clearly achieved a lot in my career thus far, but there is still so much more to achieve and I am really looking forward to doing that in a Chelsea shirt, led by Thomas.
“London is my home and where it all started for me, and it’s great that I now have the opportunity to play for friends and family week after week at Stamford Bridge. I’m really looking forward to meeting the fans there soon.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Todd, Behdad, the property group, Thomas and all who have been involved in the process of getting me here.
“I can’t wait to get started now and keep my word on the field.”
Todd Boehly, Chelsea chairman and co-owner, said: “Raheem Sterling is a series winner and his signing is an important step in strengthening our squad. We are delighted that Raheem will return to London with Chelsea and we look forward to seeing his world-class talent at Stamford Bridge.”