Raheem Sterling's long march to freedom concluded yesterday as he officially signed for Manchester City. He thanked his family, his management and his agent for helping him to get where he wanted.
Sterling said he is most excited by the opportunity of playing alongside world class players.
Naturally, mischievous minds online are intent on assuming that Raheem is deliberately indicating that such an opportunity was not provided by his previous employer.
The thing that excites me the most is the world class squad we have and knowing we have a team that is capable of winning things year in, year out.
The more quality players that are around you, the more quality it brings out in you so I can't wait to get started and play alongside them.
He also thanked all the Liverpool managers he had played under, Benitez for bringing him to Anfield, Dalglish for giving him his debut and Rodgers for giving him the chance to cement his place in the team.
