Manchester City star becomes Premier League’s highest paid player
By Kian Long
Manchester City are set to increase Raheem Sterling’s contract to a blockbuster £300k per week to keep him at the Etihad
The Englishman has faced a bombardment of criticism over the years regarding his financial situation. With that being said, you can see why many aren’t surprised to hear Raheem Sterling’s contract could top the Premier League standings.
The news has arisen from Daily Mail, who claim the young Englishman will soon be offered £300,000 per week to keep doing what he does best under Pep Guardiola. This sum is £10,000 higher than the current top earner of the Premier League, Paul Pogba, who earns £290,000 each week.
He’s become a revelation under Pep Guardiola, particular this time around as he leads Manchester City players in terms of goals scored, scoring nine. At this moment in time, only Mohamed Salah (12) and Harry Kane (10) have more goals than Raheem Sterling.
He was linked with a move to Arsenal in the Summer, being a like-for-like swap with Alexis Sanchez, however the move never went ahead. The Blue side of Manchester will be happy this never happened, as the Jamaican-born attacker has been at the forefront of their team’s success this season.
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With the World Cup fast approaching, Gareth Southgate will be watching his fine form and with a contract the size of this, he’ll surely be the first name on the team sheet. A trip to Russia will be the cherry on the cake for what is shaping to be an excellent season for Raheem Sterling.
Football is becoming a game of money, with the top clubs spending all they can in order to improve their team. With Manchester City being one of the wealthiest clubs in Europe, and Sterling being one of the most inform players in Europe, why shouldn’t they spend the big notes to keep him?
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There’s no denying the red-hot form that the Englishman is in, to match his permanent class. However, how do you feel about Raheem Sterling’s contract renewal? I personally think he deserves it, and Manchester City are wise to spend it on him, but I’d love to hear your thoughts so as always, leave your opinions in the comments section below!