Raheem Sterling: Man City sign Liverpool winger in £49m deal

 Manchester City have signed Liverpool and England forward Raheem Sterling for a fee that could reach £49m.

City will pay an initial £44m for the 20-year-old, making him the most expensive English player ever.

Sterling had asked to leave Anfield and was the subject of two bids from City in June, both of which were rejected.

City boss Manuel Pellegrini described Sterling, who has signed a five-year deal, as "one of the best attacking players in world football".

Sterling, who is only behind Gareth Bale on the list of most expensive British players, will wear the number seven shirt.

Pellegrini added: "He is a young player with outstanding ability, and I am sure the Manchester City fans will be very excited about seeing him in action for the team."

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