Chelsea announce £50m Sterling from City

CHELSEA have announced the signing of Raheem Sterling for £50million after he jetted out to LA to join his new team-mates.

The 27-year-old arrives on a five-year contract, with the option for a further year.

Sterling said it was a “pleasure” to link up with the Blues and return to London.

He initially left QPR’s academy as a teenager to join Liverpool.

Sterling told Chelsea’s official website: “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.

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“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.”

Sterling promised to do his “talking on the pitch” after scoring 131 goals in 337 games for City.

He continued: “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.”

Blues owner Todd Boehly 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.”

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Sterling confirmed he was leaving Manchester City earlier today after posting an emotional goodbye message to the club.