In a recent report, The Sun revealed that Manchester City are ready to begin contract talks with Raheem Sterling this summer. It is understood that the English speedster is set to hold fresh talks with Man City to extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium (via The Sun).
Sterling’s Fruitful Campaign In English Football
Sterling had another productive season at the blue half of Manchester as he continued to perform at a high level as a key member of Pep Guardiola’s frontline. The 26-year-old banged in 14 goals and grabbed 12 assists in 49 matches for the Mancunian giants in the previous campaign in various competitions.
The Kingston-born wing wizard was a consistent performer for Man City in the final third based on his average of 2.3 shots, 1.3 key passes and 2.1 dribbles per 90 minutes in the 2020-21 Premier League season. He even interchanged possession quite well in the opposition half, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 86.2% in the English top tier (stats via whoscored).
Sterling has proven himself to be one of the most dangerous attackers in English football over the past few years. Hence, getting him to commit his long-term future would be a clever move by the Mancunian giants this summer. Sterling can also benefit from getting his future sorted so that he can concentrate on getting even better on the field.
Sterling Set to Begin Talks With Man City: Good Move For Both Parties?
Sterling boasts electric pace and can often turn on the afterburners to beat his marker off the dribble out on the flanks. He excels at getting to the byline and can deliver a few inviting crosses into the opponent’s penalty box. Sterling enjoys playing as a left-sided wide player but can also function as a right-winger or in the centre-forward position if needed.
The England international is a composed finisher in front of the opposition goal and can orchestrate some meaningful openings for his teammates up top. He has already established himself as a regular goal-getter at the Etihad which makes him such a valuable member of Guardiola’s squad.
At 26, Sterling is currently playing at his prime and could be a top performer for Man City for years to come. Now that Man City are set to start talks with the Three Lions star, it seems like a good move for both the player and the Mancunian club as they look to win more trophies together in the future.
