Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling makes thrilling move to title contenders Arsenal

Raheem Sterling becomes the latest addition to the starry Arsenal side as Mikel Arteta secures English winger on loan.

Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling makes thrilling move to title contenders Arsenal

Raheem Sterling, Edu, image courtesy: X

It was an explosive signing made in the late hours of the ongoing transfer window for Arsenal, as they landed Raheem Sterling on a loan from Chelsea. The Blues winger joined the Gunners after their coach, Enzo Maresca made it clear that he is not going to be a part of the team in the ongoing season, especially after the defeat against Manchester City in the season opener.

Raheem Sterling was linked with Manchester United and Arsenal both. Despite the early talks making United the favorites to sign the English international, it was the involvement of Mikel Arteta who has formerly worked with Sterling, that tipped the scales.

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To be here on the last day of the transfer window, to get someone like Raheem Sterling, which I believe will be someone very important for the squad, who is going to give a lot to the team, it's a pleasure. To be fair we never planned really to sign him when we started the transfer window, just to be very transparent. For different reasons.
Arsenal Sporting Director, Edu said in the post-signing presser

With the inclusion of Sterling, Arsenal will be hoping to bolster their ranks, especially after they drew against Brighton Hove and Albion in their latest fixture of the ongoing Premier League. Sterling’s speed will be a valuable addition to the wings which already has quite a few big names.

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Here is what Raheem Sterling had to say about him joining Arsenal

Raheem Sterling himself was delighted to be a part of Arsenal, especially where he will be linking up with Mikel Arteta. He has formerly been a part of Manchester City which saw him establishing himself as one of the finest English wingers.

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Raheem Sterling, image courtesy: X
Joining Arsenal is really an unbelievable feeling. I’m buzzing. This is a perfect fit for me! You see the journey the boys are on, and the hunger, and I keep saying again, the togetherness is something I’m looking to be part of.
Raheem Sterling told in a presser after his transfer was announced

He played 59 matches for Chelsea, scoring 14 goals with 0.32 goals per minute being his average. He was also involved in seven assists while being 278 minutes apart for each goal as quoted by Opta. For City, however, Sterling was a different beast, as he played 225 matches, scoring 91 goals while carving 41 assists.

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