Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter
Raheem Sterling finally completed his move from Liverpool to Manchester City yesterday.
Announcing the news first, Liverpool published a brief 32-word statement on the player. Comparing this to what was written when they announced that Luis Suarez had left the team to join Barcelona for £75m last summer, there are some noticeable differences.
Sterling's move to City was a tempestuous one, the 20-year-old had rejected a £100,000 per week contract with Liverpool towards the end of last season, and missed two days of training last week as he was "ill". Liverpool accepted City's third bid of £49m.
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumouredShow all 42 1 /42Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Arsenal home kit CONFIRMED
Getty Images
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Arsenal away kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Arsenal third/away kit UNCONFIRMED
TWITTER / ARSENAL EDITS
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Arsenal away/third kit UNCONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Chelsea home kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Chelsea away kit UNCONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Chelsea third kit UNCONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Chelsea goalkeeper kit UNCONFIRMED
Footy Headlines
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Crystal Palace home kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Crystal Palace away kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Everton home kit CONFIRMED
EVERTON / TWITTER
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Leicester home kit CONFIRMED
LCFC
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Liverpool home kit CONFIRMED
GETTY IMAGES
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Liverpool away kit UNCONFIRMED
LFC Fans Corner
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Liverpool third kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Manchester City home kit CONFIRMED
Manchester City FC
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Manchester City away kit UNCONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Manchester City third kit UNCONFIRMED
FootyHeadlines
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Manchester United home kit UNCONFIRMED
Footy Headlines
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Manchester United away kit UNCONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Manchester United third kit UNCONFIRMED
EBAY
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Manchester United third kit UNCONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Manchester United goalkeeper kit UNCONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Newcastle home kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Newcastle away kit UNCONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Newcastle third kit CONFIRMED
Puma
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Norwich City home kit CONFIRMED
Norwich City FC
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Southampton home kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Southampton away kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Stoke City home kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Stoke City away kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Sunderland home kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Swansea home kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Swansea City away kit CONFIRMED
Seansea City FC
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Tottenham home kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Tottenham away kit
FootyHeadlines
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Tottenham third kit CONFIRMED
FootyHeadlines
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured Watford CONFIRMED
Watfrod FC
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured West Brom home kit CONFIRMED
West Brom FC
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured West Brom away kit CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured West Ham home CONFIRMED
Premier League kits for the 2015/16 season - confirmed and rumoured England away UNCONFIRMED
Announcing the Suarez deal, the club's statement read:
"Liverpool Football Club today issued the following statement in relation to the future of Luis Suarez.
Liverpool FC confirms that Luis Suarez will be leaving the club after a transfer agreement was reached with FC Barcelona. The player now has permission to complete the usual formalities, which will then conclude the transfer.
We would like to thank Luis for his contribution and the role he played in helping bring Champions League football back to Anfield.
Everyone at Liverpool Football Club wishes Luis and his family well for the future."
Sterling's was a briefer affair:
"Liverpool Football Club can confirm Raheem Sterling has completed a transfer to Manchester City.
The 20-year-old departs Anfield after 129 appearances and 23 goals for the Reds.
Liverpool FC wishes Raheem well."
Notice the lack of thanks.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies