Chelsea announce the first signing of its new project

Published New:13/07/2022 - 18:55h

Updated New:13/07/2022 - 18:55h

After the change of owner, Chelsea has announced his first signing for the next season. The English, that also could announce in the next hours to Koulibaly, have presented of official form to Sterling

Todd Boehly finish to close his first signing like owner of Chelsea: the extreme Raheem Sterling. The 'blues' have arrived to an agreement with the Manchester City in return of 53 million euros,that could rise until 65 in function of different bonus.

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The extreme, of 27 years, signature until 2027 with another optional year. It puts end, in this way, to seven seasons in the Etihad with the Manchester City where has contested 337 meetings in which it has marked 131 goals and has delivered 94 assistances. The attacker in the last season had lost some leadership to the orders of Pep Guardiola in front of the competition with Mahrez, Foden, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesús and the signing of Jack Grealish. Sterling, in the last course, played 47 parties (17 goals and 9 assistances), but went only title in 32 of them.

"Obviously I have attained a lot in my career up to now, but still there is much more for attaining and have many win to do it with the T-shirt of Chelsea, under the direction of Thomas", declared Sterling in his arrival. Besides it adds that "London is my home and where all began for me, and is incredible that now have the opportunity to play in front of friends and familiar week after week in Stamford Bridge. Have many win to know to the there prompt fans".

Todd Boehly, president and owner of Chelsea, has spoken also: "Raheem Sterling is a winner in series and his signing is an important step to strengthen our team. We are delighted that Raheem return to London with Chelsea and expect to see his talent of world-wide class in exhibition in Stamford Bridge".

The farewell

The English forward published a moving letter in which it sacks of the picture 'Citizen', club in which it arrived in 2015 and achieved 11 titles. "Which trip has been. I am appreciated by the altibajos, because the descents that have had in some moments have tested my fortress and my determination, and have allowed me keep me in front of you like the best version of my same", signalled the attacker.