Raheem Sterling has revealed he’s ‘super excited’ after leaving Chelsea for Arsenal on transfer deadline day.
The 29-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge by new Blues boss Enzo Maresca, who said recently that he preferred other wingers.
Chelsea have replaced Sterling with Jadon Sancho, who has joined the west London giants on loan from Manchester United.
Arsenal will be Sterling’s fourth Premier League club, with the England international turning out for Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool throughout his career so far.
Raheem Sterling has revealed he’s ‘super excited’ after leaving Chelsea for Arsenal on transfer deadline day
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And Sterling, speaking in a video uploaded to Arsenal’s website, has said he’s ‘super excited’ to get going at his new club.
“Hey Gooners, it’s Raheem here. Super excited to be signing for Arsenal and I can’t wait to see you all at the Emirates, amazing stadium, pitch is like carpet,” he said,.
“So I can’t wait to see you guys soon and show you exactly what I can do.
“Can’t wait to see you.”
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Sterling’s message has been well received, with fans on X excited about bringing the forward in.
“LETS GO RAHEEM,” were the words of one user.
“Chelsea to Arsenal is always an upgrade for these guys. I have never seen Sterling this happy. Welcome boy,” said a second.
A third stated: “Welcome to the Arsenal FC family. It means a lot as long as you wear that shirt and play for the badge.”
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Another said: “Feel like he’s been crying, welcome Raheem.”
And a fifth said: “I think it’s a great deal for Arsenal, and a great deal for him!”
Arsenal chief Edu, meanwhile, has lavished praise on Sterling and tipped the forward to summon the form of old.
The 29-year-old never got going at Chelsea and has left Stamford Bridge on loan after struggling for consistency.
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Raheem Sterling has been hailed by Arsenal chief Edu after joining from Chelsea on transfer deadline day
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Edu is, however, delighted at acquiring the signature of the forward as Arsenal look to win the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.
“To be fair we never planned really to sign him when we started the transfer window, just to be very transparent, for different reasons,” he said.
“But we always say to everyone that you have to be prepared for every single scenario.
“So when that opportunity came to me, and I checked the squad, I checked how he plays, and spoke to Mikel [Arteta] of course.
Raheem Sterling will be hoping to shine for Arsenal after touching down from Chelsea on transfer deadline day
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“I spoke to Tim [Lewis], our vice-chairman, to check if everyone is comfortable for the step we are going to take, and it makes a lot of sense.
“It makes a lot of sense to have someone like him because I’m pretty sure he is going to add a lot in the squad.
“He has experience, he understands more than anyone the league, he’s played in the Champions League many times. He won the Premier League a few times as well, so I think he can add a lot to our squad and I feel really happy to see someone like him in our squad.”