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		</div><p>Raheem Sterling believes the most exciting aspect of his record-breaking transfer to Manchester City is being able to play alongside so many world-class players.</p>
<p>The 20-year-old England international became British football’s most expensive player on Tuesday when he signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium to complete a move from Liverpool which will be worth up to £49million.</p>
<p>“It’s a good feeling and this is really happy time for me and my family,” Sterling said.</p>
<p>“I’m just glad it’s all over and done with and I can’t wait to get on the training field.</p>
<p>“The thing that excites me the most is the world class squad we have and knowing we have a team that is capable of winning things year in, year out.</p>
<p>“The more quality players that are around you, the more quality it brings out in you so I can’t wait to get started and play alongside them.”</p>
<p>Sterling, who will wear the number seven shirt, was also grateful to his previous managers despite his protracted exit from Anfield.</p>
<p>“It has been a long journey from QPR and I’d like to thank a few people who have helped me along the way,” he said.</p>
<p>“I’d like to thank Rafa Benitez for taking me to Liverpool as a 15 year-old &#8211; that was a massive step for me and a new challenge.</p>
<p>“Also to Kenny Dalglish for showing such faith in me and putting me in at such a young age.</p>
<p>“I want to thank Brendan Rodgers for giving me a chance and an opportunity in the first team, giving me my full debut – against City funnily enough – and giving me a real chance to cement a place in the first team and show the world my talents.</p>
<p>“Finally, I’d also like to thank all the people around me – my mum and sisters, my management team and (agent) Aidy Ward for helping me focus and get where I am today. I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone.”</p>
<p>Sterling passed a medical and completed the remaining formalities of the deal on Tuesday and he will fly out to meet up with his new team-mates in Australia within the next 24 hours.</p>
<p>He is City’s record signing, surpassing the sums previously paid for Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero, after drawn out talks with Liverpool. City had two previous bids rejected before finally reaching a deal.</p>
<p>Manager Manuel Pellegrini was delighted to finally get his hands on the player after that prolonged pursuit.</p>
<p>He said: “Raheem Sterling is one of the best attacking players in world football and I am very much looking forward to him joining our squad out in Australia later this week.</p>
<p>“He is a young player with outstanding ability and I am sure the Manchester City fans will be very excited about seeing him in action for the team.”</p>
<p>Sterling began his career at QPR and joined the Reds for an initial fee of £600,000 as a 15-year-old in 2010. He was handed a senior debut as a 17-year-old and was twice named the club’s young Player of the year.</p>
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