Raheem Sterling and Manchester City are expected to begin contract discussions, according to ESPN sources.
There is no definite timetable for negotiations to begin, but sources tell ESPN that City are eager to address the matter before Sterling’s current contract expires in June.
Sterling’s contract at the Etihad Stadium expires in 2023, and negotiations about extending it were put on hold while the 27-year-old made sure he was in Pep Guardiola’s long-term plans.
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The England international was dropped from Guardiola’s starting lineup towards the close of last season, but he has found his finest form this season, scoring nine goals in 27 games across all competitions.
He was named the Premier League’s Player of the Month for December after scoring five goals and providing one assist in five games as City extended their advantage at the top of the table to a substantial margin.
Sterling’s absence from the club prompted him to explore a loan transfer away from City in January, according to ESPN, but there is a growing expectation that he will now stay at the Etihad.
However, Barcelona, PSG, and Real Madrid are all interested in bringing Sterling to their clubs this summer or in 2023, and Sterling is open to playing overseas before the conclusion of his career.
Sterling’s contract is up in 18 months, but both the player and the club are claimed to be “relaxed” about the situation.
Sterling scored 14 goals in 49 games in season after scoring 79 goals in three seasons between 2017 and 2020.
He has scored eight goals since regaining his starting spot in November to re-establish himself as a crucial player for Guardiola.
As Guardiola’s squad seeks to win their fourth Premier League title in five years, his success has helped City open up a nine-point advantage at the top of the league.
As Guardiola’s squad seeks to win their fourth Premier League title in five years, his success has helped City open up a nine-point advantage at the top of the league.
