Raheem Sterling’s Man Metropolis Chelsea transfer not on account of minutes

Pep Guardiola rejected a suggestion from Raheem Sterling that he needed to be a part of Chelsea due to an absence of recreation time at Manchester Metropolis.

Sterling moved to Stamford Bridge in the summertime and can return to the Etihad Stadium along with his new membership within the third spherical of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

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The England winger has steered he needed to transfer as a result of his alternatives at Metropolis had been “getting restricted,” however Guardiola insists that wasn’t the case.

“We labored six years right here collectively every single day, working, taking part in numerous video games, crucial video games,” Guardiola advised a information convention on Tuesday. “He performed in all probability crucial recreation we performed within the ultimate of the Champions League, he was there. If he is comfortable we’re comfortable.”

Sterling spent seven years at Metropolis after arriving from Liverpool in 2015. He gained 4 Premier League titles and one other six home trophies and Guardiola is hopeful the 27-year-old will get a optimistic reception when he makes his return to the Etihad.

“I hope so, undoubtedly hope so,” Guardiola added. “At all times I like golf equipment once they welcome guys who’ve been right here a few years and been a key determine, an vital function in our crew in all these years.

“Perhaps neglect what occurred within the final month, however that is not the truth of the final six or seven years he was right here. He deserves it and I hope the identical will occur with Gabby [Gabriel Jesus]. We wish to beat them, in fact. In England the folks admire that.

“Thanks a lot, I want him all the very best and hope he is comfortable.”