Watch Top rated Chelsea signing send message to Chelsea fans and fire warning to EPL defender
Raheem Sterling have his first Chelsea debut earlier today again Charlotte in United States where Chelsea loss on penalty
The former Manchester city forward show a great commitment to his new club and it wasn’t unnoticed as Thomas Tuchel shower praise to his first debut performance
The new Chelsea striker has send a heart warming message to Chelsea fans for their welcome and acceptance
Raheem Sterling:
“The first thing that excites me about coming to Chelsea is seeing the last two years, four or five finals you guys have been in. The progress, you’ve won the UCL, to challenge for the Premier League is something that intrigued me.”
“To see the direction you guys are going, it’s something I’ve bought into. I think it’s a place where I can come into my own. It’s the perfect platform for me.”
He further stated that “The club already has that winning mentality, to do it every single year and keep winning trophies and building year after year. That’s what top managers like Thomas does.”
“It’s not one year win and one year rest. It’s again and again and again. That’s what excites me to be here, to win more trophies.”
Raheem Sterling on returning to London:
“Every time I get back to London it’s a surreal feeling. When I first went up north I never really used to come down much. My family used to come up so I could focus on work.”
“Sometimes London can be a distraction but I’m old enough now, mature enough. My kids, my family, it will be a lovely opportunity for us to spend quality time with my mum, their grandmother and be closer together.”
Raheem Sterling on being closer to his family in London:
“You score, you win a game. pop round to Mum’s and have Sunday dinner, it’s lovely!”
Raheem Sterling on conversation with Thomas Tuchel:
“I don’t want to go into too much detail on the conversation I had with the manager. It wasn’t the longest conversation in the world.”
“You can see how genuine he was, how much he wanted me here. That put the nail in it for me. I was certain this is the place I want to be.”
“It’s been a great first week settling in. I feel at home now. The boys have made me feel welcome. It’s been a good first week.”
Raheem Sterling on Chelsea teammates:
“I know a few of the boys from the national team, Mase and Chilly to name a few. I’ve got a good connection with Callum [Hudson-Odoi] already. Playing against each other you speak to players on matchdays as well.”
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