TransferMirror FootballUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Sterling Forced £49m Liverpool Exit by Refusing Tour
A 20-year-old Raheem Sterling called in sick to force a move to Manchester City.

R. Sterling
player
Player
Raheem Sterling
From
Liverpool
To
Manchester City
Fee
£49m
What happened. In July 2015, Raheem Sterling refused to go on Liverpool's pre-season tour and called in sick to force a £49m transfer to Manchester City.
- Sterling rejected a new £100,000-a-week contract.
- Liverpool turned down two bids from City before the move.
- The breakdown began during the 2014/15 season.
Sterling's move to City ended a turbulent period and marked a new chapter in his career.
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