Lionel Messi shares cute photo with his son
The Barcelona star shared this cute photo of himself with his son, Thiago. Messi and his family are
enjoying some family time in the Caribbean.
However, the 20-year-old winger also thanked former club Liverpool
for giving him the chance to develop his experience and skills in the
Premier League.
After moving to the Etihad Stadium in a record £49m deal " the highest fee for any English player " Sterling told the club's official website: "The world class players are here and a squad capable of winning things year in, year out.
"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."
But
looking back on his five years at Anfield, he added: "It has been a
long journey from QPR and I'd like to thank a few people who have helped
me along the way.
"I'd like to thank Rafa Benitez for taking me
to Liverpool as a 15 year old " that was a massive step for me and a new
challenge.
"Also to Kenny Dalglish for showing such faith in me and putting me in at such a young age.
"Finally,
I'd like 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."
As for finally putting
pen to paper at the end of transfer saga that created plenty of
animosity along the way, Sterling went on: "It's a good feeling and a
really happy time for me and my family.
"I'm just glad it's all over and done with and I can't wait to get on the training field."
And
what about being the most expensive English footballer in history: "You
don't think about things like that when you're that age but things have
come really fast in the last couple of years.
"I've just had to
learn to take it all in my stride but I never imagined I'd be at this
point at the age I am now and breaking a British transfer record fee."
Sterling joins City on a five-year contract.
Victor Valdes and Arsenal’s David Ospina are among the goalkeepers on Valencia’s shortlist, reports AS.
The Mestalla club are on the lookout for a reliable goalkeeper to play in place of Diego Alves, who is currently sidelined with a long-term injury.
AS reports that Valencia’s first approach for United’s Valdes was turned down earlier this month, although the club could get in touch with him again after he was left out of Louis van Gaal’s squad for his side’s summer tour.
Ospina’s future, meanwhile, is unclear after Arsenal signed Petr Cech, while Valencia are also weighing up a move for free agent Sergio Romero, who has been linked with United and Real Madrid.