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Raheem Sterling explained what made the Arsenal project so attractive for him.
Raheem Sterling is buzzing following his transfer to Arsenal from Chelsea, and in his first interview as a Gooner, he explained how the club was a perfect fit for him.
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Pulse Sports reported that Sterling joined Arsenal from Chelsea on a season-long loan. The 29-year-old impressed in the preseason for the Blues, earning high praise from Enzo Maresca; however, the tune changed at the start of the season.
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The Italian manager froze Sterling out of the squad and told reporters the England international had been informed to pursue a future outside the club as he would not get any minutes this campaign.
The Gunners capitalised on the unique opportunity and signed Sterling on a loan deal, covering less than 50% of his wages, as reported by the Athletic. He has since been unveiled by the club and was handed the number 30 jersey.
What Sterling said
In an interview via the club's website, Sterling expressed his excitement and explained why the Arsenal move was appealing to him.
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"I’m buzzing. It’s one where we left it late but it’s one I was hoping for. Looking at everything, I’m just like, ‘This is a perfect fit for me’, and I’m super happy that we got it over the line.”
“It’s a perfect fit for me to be at a football club like this, where you can see that hunger, that desire, year on year, they are pushing and pushing and pushing. That’s exactly how I am as a person.
"Each year you want to get better and do better than the previous year. Hopefully, I can gel really well with the boys and get going. It’s time now to meet the boys, get settled in and hopefully now see some game time and make my mark."
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