Pep Guardiola asked the media to stop asking him about Raheem Sterling's future at Manchester City after being asked about transfer rumors involving Barcelona.
Ever since the start of the 2021-22 season, Raheem Sterling suddenly disappeared from Pep Guardiola's starting 11 rotation. Sterling has always been an integral part of Man City's system in the past few years–scoring and handing out several significant goals and assists for that matter. However, due to limited playing time this season, he has only tallied 1 goal and no assists for the Citizens in the Premier League.
Sterling has grown quite frustrated with the sudden change of his role at the Etihad Stadium. He revealed earlier this year that he wouldn't count out a move outside of England, especially if it means more playing time. He notes that he is ready for the challenge, but no one knows what the future holds.
This situation has enticed several top clubs around Europe, including Guardiola's former club, FC Barcelona. The Blaugrana are in need of reliable wingers at the moment—a role Sterling can significantly fill. Guardiola has repeatedly been asked about the English forward's future at Man City, which he has grown sick of.
Via Fabrizio Romano:
“Don’t ask me from now on until the transfer window is open. Mine and Raheem's focus is on the games, I'm not going to answer because I don't know what's going to happen in the future.”
Coming out of the international break, it looks like the Man City boss wants nothing more than to focus on their upcoming fixtures including a UEFA Champions League group stage match against Paris Saint-Germain. Keep your eyes peeled.
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