Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku has spoken about his admiration for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, a player he has followed closely for many years. The 21-year-old Belgian winger recently made a significant move to Manchester City, completing a transfer from Rennes for a reported £55 million, as per the Daily Mail.

Doku has spoken about his admiration for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling

As Doku takes his place in the team, he aims to continue the legacy of exceptional wide players who have excelled at the Etihad Stadium in recent times. Raheem Sterling, 28, was a pivotal figure during his time at Manchester City before his transfer to Chelsea a year ago. Doku, reflecting on his experiences with Sterling during his time in Manchester, emphasized Sterling’s impressive goal-scoring ability and multifaceted skills on the wing.

Doku reflecting on his experiences with Sterling during his time in Manchester

In an interview with Manchester City’s official YouTube channel, Doku stated, “Raheem, I really liked him, I watched a lot of games when he was in City. Always dangerous on the wing, fast, can dribble, also good finishing, even sometimes when he missed a chance, it happens, but I really think he has good finishing.”

Doku stated, “Raheem, I really liked him, I watched a lot of games when he was in City.”

Doku also noted that Sterling’s style evolved under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, particularly in terms of his goal-scoring prowess and positioning. Sterling’s recent performance for Chelsea, which included two spectacular goals and an assist in a 3-0 win against Luton, brought back memories of the impactful contributions he consistently made during his Manchester City tenure.

Sterling’s recent display against Luton was praised

Owen Hargreaves praised Sterling’s recent display against Luton, highlighting his sharpness and effectiveness. If Chelsea continues to witness the kind of performances Sterling showcased during his time at Manchester City, they will undoubtedly add a potent attacking force to their lineup for the upcoming year.