Pep Guardiola has said he wants Raheem Sterling to sign a new contract at Manchester City but claims any decision over the forward’s future will ultimately be taken by the club.
Sterling’s deal expires in June 2023 and there has been little progress in negotiating fresh terms. He said in October that he would be open to receiving more game time elsewhere and floated the possibility of a move abroad. The 27-year-old’s form has stuttered over the past year but he scored a hat-trick in the win at Norwich on Saturday, including a fine opener, and his manager emphasised the importance of keeping him on.
