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Fri 13 August 2021 | 7:54

Sterling eyes more goals with Grealish there to assist him

The 25-year-old will join the Premier League champions on a six-year deal after Man City activated the £100m release clause in his Villa contract.

The transfer fee surpasses the previous record

 held by Paul Pogba when he moved to Manchester United for £93.25m from Juventus in 2016.

Already taking shots from critics, Sterling netted just 14 times in all competitions for Pep Guardiola's side last season - 17 less than the 2019/20 campaign. However, the winger is optimistic that his side’s record signing will help him raise his tally.

"They have signed a great player and someone that wants to prove himself at the highest level," said Sterling. "I don't think there is any better club for him to try and do that.

"He is a player that always wants the ball, he gets in good pockets of space and he is creative.

"It adds another creative player to this team which I am really excited about so hopefully he can add a few more goals to my tally.

 

Having had a break since England’s heartbreaking final defeat to Italy

, he now feels refreshed and ready for the new Premier League campaign.

Sterling said: "It is great to be back. The first few days are a bit rusty, but it is great to be back. I had a great summer holiday for a week or so, and now I am raring to get back to training.

"It is exciting and it is a season that I am really looking forward to. I have got all my energy and attention to focus on going into the season and I am really looking forward to it to be honest."

Sterling said: "We have enjoyed [being champions], but it is finished, it is done. The last season is over and done with, so we are not going to get the trophy again this year by looking back at last season.

"We know what we have to do, we have to come out fast in the league and just play our football, that is the most important thing."

 

The reigning Premier League champions will 

face Tottenham on Sunday

 to open up their Premier League season.


source: Sky Sports



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