‘I Go away As A Man’ – Raheem Sterling Confirms Manchester Metropolis Exit

England worldwide, Raheem Sterling is about to affix Chelsea after confirming he can be leaving Manchester Metropolis after seven years.

Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Sterling launched an announcement the place he thanked the Residents and their followers.

It learn: “Seven seasons. Eleven main trophies. A lifetime of recollections.

“To the teaching employees who’ve performed an enormous position in my growth over time. To my teammates who’ve change into extra than simply these I share a pitch with.

“To the backroom employees. To the workplace employees. To the followers who’ve tirelessly supported the staff, and to everybody concerned with Manchester Metropolis. My respect for you couldn’t be better.

“What a trip it’s been. I’m grateful for the ups and the downs, because it’s the downs which have, at occasions, examined my power and resolve and enabled me to face right here in entrance of you as the absolute best model of myself.

“I arrived in Manchester a 20-year-old. At the moment I depart as a person. Thanks on your infinite help. It’s been an honour to put on the shirt of Manchester Metropolis.”

In the meantime, Sterling has flown to Los Angeles to hyperlink up together with his soon-to-be new Chelsea teammates forward of official affirmation of his transfer from Man Metropolis.

He’s near becoming a member of the Blues in a deal price £47.5m, rising to £50m, and has already undergone a medical.