Raheem Sterling has committed his future to Liverpool after signing a new long-term deal this afternoon, the club has confirmed.
Brendan Rodgers announced in recent days that he expected the 18-year-old to put pen to paper on a new contract amid growing interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, speculation that has been put to an end with this afternoon’s announcement.
The former Queens Park Rangers youth player has flourished under Brendan Rodgers, who has thrown his faith into the teenager with positive results. Sterling has made 25 appearances for Liverpool so far this season, quickly becoming an integral part of the Rodgers’ first choice eleven, and has his eye on delivering more in the New Year.
“It's every 18-year-old's dream,” Sterling told Liverpool’s official website. “I'm just really grateful to be at such a big club like this.
"There's a lot more to be done. I haven't begun yet, as the manager has said. Hopefully I can kick on after the New Year and try to do my best for the team and the football club."
Sterling made the move from Loftus Road to Anfield in February 2010, a transfer instigated by current Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez. The Kingston-born starlet joins Luis Suarez, Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel, Suso and Jonjo Shelvey on a list of players who signed new deals at the club since the summer.
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