Raheem Sterling on the brink of stunning £55m switch to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms having told Man City he wants to leave… with England star set to become Todd Boehly’s first buy
- Raheem Sterling has finalised terms of a contract with Chelsea with his lawyer
- Thomas Tuchel held positive discussions with Sterling prior to negotiations
- His talks with Tuchel helped solidify Sterling’s desire to make the move
- He is set to become the first marquee signing under new owner Todd Boehly
- Pep Guardiola couldn’t guarantee Sterling regular game-time in biggest games
Raheem Sterling has agreed personal terms with Chelsea after officially informing Manchester City that it is the right time for him to leave.
Sportsmail understands that the England international finalised the terms of a contract with Chelsea during talks alongside his lawyer.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel held positive discussions with the 27-year-old prior to those negotiations, centred on how he would be utilised at Stamford Bridge which helped solidifying Sterling’s desire to make the move.
Raheem Sterling has agreed personal terms with Chelsea over a stunning move from Man City
Sterling held positive discussions with Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel over his proposed role
Sterling is set to become the first marquee signing under Chelsea’s new ownership, spearheaded by chairman Todd Boehly, with the two clubs thrashing out a fee.
It is believed that City formally discussed Sterling’s desire to bring an end to a stellar seven-year stay at the Etihad Stadium at the beginning of the June during a conversation led by the England international.
The Premier League champions afforded the forward time to determine his next steps and the relationship is ending amicably. Sterling has appreciated the space to assess his options and is thankful for the transparency that both parties have committed to.
Chelsea are expected to hit the valuation, thought to be around £55million, for a player entering the final 12 months of a £300,000-a-week contract.
Sterling will earn in the region of £315,000-per-week at Chelsea, where he will sign a long term contract.
Sterling is set to become the first marquee signing under new owner Todd Boehly this summer
Chelsea are…