Raheem Sterling has revealed that his England and Chelsea teammate Mason Mount played a role in his move from Manchester City to Chelsea.

Coach Thomas Tuchel asked his English players about Sterling’s personality and if he would fit. He received great reviews from the team and Mason Mount was one of those eager to convince the striker to move to Stamford Bridge.

“Playing against Chelsea, I know what the club stands for,” Sterling said. “Seeing the finals the team have played in over the past few years, I know they always win and challenge. I don’t need to know much.” Furthermore. That’s the main reason I joined.”

He added: “I have known Mount for two years now. Several players from the national team asked if I would go to Chelsea, but I tried to be as calm as possible. When I found out, he was one of the first. I told them.”

Translation by Safwan Shami