London (dpa)
Chelsea Football Club intends to complete its contract with Raheem Sterling, after reaching an agreement with Manchester City to transfer the player for 5.47 million pounds ($57 million).
The British news agency “BA Media” has learned that Sterling, 27, is expected to undergo a medical examination in the next few days.
Chelsea hopes to complete the deal in time, so that the England international can join the team in the pre-season preparation period that the team will play in the United States of America.
Sterling was one of Chelsea’s most important goals in the summer transfer period, although the team was linked with Leeds striker Rafinha and the Brazilian Richarlison, and in the end, Tottenham signed Richarlison from Everton.
BA Media has learned that Sterling has agreed with Chelsea officials on all personal terms, including signing a five-year contract with an option to add an additional 12 months.
Sterling joined Manchester City from Liverpool for £44 million in July 2015 and played a key role in the team’s success under coach Pep Guardiola.
With Manchester City, Sterling won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup, three League Cup titles, and scored 131 goals in 339 games with Manchester City.
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