Sterling Admits Playing Time Reason For Leaving City

Former Manchester City and Liverpool star Raheem Sterling left the Etihad for Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The Euros finanlist has confirmed that a lack of playing time was the reason behind his Manchester City departure this summer.

it is important to note that Sterling left City for Chelsea in a £47million move earlier in the transfer window, after spending the last seven years of his career at the Etihad. Sterling was a major player in no less than nine major trophy triumphs for the Blues as they became England's dominant club in the Guardiola Era

However, he was no longer a favorite in the end of his tenure at City, as his position was threatened by Phil Foden and the arrival of Jack Grealish adding further competition alongside the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus before he also left for London.

The 27-year-old has now revealed that it was a key reason for his wish to leave for Stamford Bridge. "The move came about because as a person you strive to achieve stuff," he said.

"I felt my playing time at Man City was getting limited and you can't afford to waste that time. I didn't want to see my time rising and falling so I made the change. I tried to fight and change the situation but I couldn't and I came here."

"Chelsea have been in four or five finals in recent years. It shows they are competing and are only going up so with the new owners in it all made sense."

Sterling also explained what new manager Thomas Tuchel wants to see of him at Chelsea. He added: "He said he wanted my directness and how I run in behind as well as how I attack the full-backs which is something he wants to see a lot more of.