'Rejecting Arsenal & Spurs so sweet' - Chelsea fans react to Sterling transfer
James Shearman
- Updated: 13 Jul 2022 15:53 BST
- 4 min read
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign Raheem Sterling for a fee that could eventually reach £55 million.
The 27-year-old had been told he could leave the Etihad after entering the final year of his contract and Thomas Tuchel’s side have won the race for the England international.
Blues fans will be pleased to hear that London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham were also interested, but lost out to the two-time Champions League winners.
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The move for Sterling has now all been agreed, according to multiple sources, and should be announced imminently.
And, according to journalist Nizaar Kinsella, he boarded the same private jet to Los Angeles as youngster Armando Broja where he will join up with his new teammates.
Chelsea fans react to Sterling transfer
Chelsea have been desperate for firepower after Romelu Lukaku joined Inter on loan.
And, Sterling was considered an obvious choice due to his proven goalscoring record as well as his versatility across the front line.
It comes as no surprise that Blues fan are excited at the arrival of the 26th top goalscorer in Premier League history.
Welcome to Chelsea, Raheem. 💙 pic.twitter.com/MrAdFMURmQ
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) July 13, 2022
Sterling flying out to join his new Chelsea team mates is news that brings a smile to my face
— Conn (@ConnCFC) July 12, 2022
Sterling rejecting Arsenal and Tottenham to join Chelsea makes this even sweeter, no surprises for the biggest club in London 😂
— Mod (@CFCMod_) July 13, 2022
Sterling and Koulibaly for less than £ 100 million, we're moving mad now💥 pic.twitter.com/Nby0UkYOKZ
— Cobham (@ChelseaHD6) July 12, 2022
Sterling is going to cook for Chelsea. Omg ! pic.twitter.com/hdwUPtc6XT
— Alabi (@the_Lawrenz) July 13, 2022
Sterling and Koulibaly are great signing #InTuchelAndBoehlyWeTrust
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) July 13, 2022
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