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Man City could be making a massive transfer mistake with Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus
20.06.2022 - 15:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Yesterday's headlines were flooded with Raheem Sterling's potential exit from Manchester City, with Chelsea his rumoured destination. The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and is expected to weigh up all his options before making a final decision on his long-term future.
Since swapping Merseyside for Manchester in 2015, Sterling has propelled himself into City folklore - often a reliable goalscorer in some of the club's most crucial moments. The winger has scored a staggering 131 goals in 339 appearances, winning 10 major trophies along the way.
Despite being guilty of missing some clear-cut opportunities, Sterling has certainly been Pep Guardiola's go-to man in previous years and recently placed himself into City's top 10 all-time top goalscorers list with a stunning strike against Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League last-16.
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All of these accolades make it seem so confusing that City are reportedly willing to let Sterling go this summer, but it is clear this move would be for the player's benefit, not the clubs. Throw in the imminent sale of Gabriel Jesus and City would be extremely light in attacking areas - so letting them both leave could prove to be a huge mistake.
Looking purely at their individual quality, both Sterling and Jesus possess elite levels of athleticism. Their ability - considering their small frame - to shrug off defenders and manoeuvre the ball in tight situations is a nightmare for Premier League defences and often adds a different dynamic to City's attack.
More often than not, Sterling and Jesus will be on the same team sheet for that very reason. The
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