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Chelsea to officially announce Raheem Sterling’s transfer today, fans fume over delay

He will join Chelsea for an initial £47.5 million fee, with a further £2.5m in potential add-ons.

New Delhi: As per the reports, Raheem Sterling has been transferred from Manchester City to Chelsea, though fans are waiting for an official announcement from Chelsea. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Raheem Sterling was the top priority for Chelsea, even ahead of Manchester United’s star forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 27-year-old has agreed on personal terms to be part of the blues. He will be with Chelsea on a five-year contract with an option of extension for 12 months. Sterling believes that he is in the decisive phase of his career and wants to make a significant contribution on and off the pitch. He will join Chelsea for an initial £47.5 million fee, with a further £2.5m in potential add-ons.

Chelsea was eyeing Sterling to be their marquee player. According to some reports, the club was eyeing to include at least two of the three marquee players namely, Cristiano Ronaldo, Raheem Sterling and Ousmane Dembele. Reports also say that Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester united and that Chelsea will be seeking to strike a deal with Man U.

However, Chelsea was about to make an official announcement regarding the inclusion of Sterling on July 13. Chelsea fans are eagerly waiting for the moment when the footballer will be part of their squad. Football fans are showing their eagerness and excitement on Twitter.

A fan wished ‘Happy Raheem Sterling day’ to everyone.

Fans are not sleeping just so as to not miss the moment when Chelsea announces Sterling.

Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling shared a heartfelt note for Manchester City.