Sterling now highest paid English player

– Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling (right) has verbally agreed a new five-year contract with the Premier League champions, according to reports this week.

Sterling has developed into one of England’s most exciting players since joining City from Liverpool in 2015 and the new deal is believed to have almost doubled his wages.

The 23-year-old will reportedly earn around £300 000 per week once he officially signs the improved contract, which would currently make him the highest paid English footballer. –

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