On Wednesday afternoon, Raheem Sterling confirmed the news that everyone knew was coming: after seven years at Manchester City, his time at the Etihad Stadium has come to an end.
The football headlines over the past few weeks have centred around the future of the 27-year-old England star, who with just a year remaining on his City contract had not renewed his terms. Last week multiple reports claimed that Sterling had agreed personal terms with Chelsea, before the news emerged this week that City and the London club had indeed to a £47.5 deal for the winger.
On Wednesday, Sterling confirmed his departure before Chelsea could announce the signing themselves. It's done.
