Raheem Sterling Pens Man City Farewell Letter Ahead Of Chelsea Move

Raheem Sterling has penned his farewell to Manchester City as he prepares to join Chelsea this summer.

The 27-year-old will depart the Citizens after seven seasons at the Premier League Champions, with his switch to Chelsea now imminent.

He leaves City with 339 appearances to his name in all competitions, scoring 131 goals and assisting another 95.

Sterling will join his new club in a deal worth £47.5 million and he will be named as the first men’s signing under their new ownership, with Thomas Tuchel’s side keen to operate in the transfer market this summer.

A move now seems very close to being announced, with the winger now saying his goodbyes to the club he joined back in 2015.

In a post on Twitter, Sterling revealed his farewell message to City and their fans as he said: "Seven seasons, eleven major trophies, a lifetime of memories.

"To the coaching staff who have played a massive role in my development over the years, to my teammates who have become more than just those I share a pitch with, to the backroom staff, to the office staff, to the fans who have tirelessly supported the team, and to everyone involved with Manchester City, my respect for you couldn’t be greater.

"What a ride it’s been.

"I am thankful for the ups and the downs. As it’s the downs that have, at times, tested my strength and resolve, and enabled me to stand here in front of you as the best possible version of myself.

"I arrived in Manchester a 20-year-old, today, I leave as a man.

"Thank you for your endless support. It’s been an honour to wear the shirt of Manchester City."

Sterling is now set to be revealed as a Chelsea player, and the England international has already made his way to Los Angeles to join his new teammates for their pre-season training camp in the USA.

He joined City from Liverpool in 2015, with his career at the Etihad Stadium proving to be highly successful.

The 27-year-old has four Premier League titles to his name as well as four League Cups and an FA Cup, with the player also collecting a number of individual awards.

He has also scored 19 goals in 77 appearances for the England national team, and proved to be one of their key players in their run to the Euro 2020 final last year.