Raheem Sterling Joins Arsenal on Loan: Calls Gunners ‘Perfect Fit’ and Claims Surprising No. 30 Shirt
Raheem Sterling has described his move to Arsenal as a “perfect fit” after joining the Gunners on a season-long loan from Chelsea on deadline day.
The 29-year-old forward, who was no longer in Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s plans, was thrilled to complete the move to a club that has been consistently challenging for the Premier League title in recent seasons.
Sterling was officially given the number 30 shirt at Arsenal and spoke about his excitement in an exclusive interview with the club’s official website. “I’m buzzing,” Sterling said. “It’s one where we left it late but it’s one I was hoping for.
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Looking at everything, I’m just like: ‘this is a perfect fit for me,’ and I’m super happy that we got it over the line.
It’s a perfect fit for me to be at a football club like this, where you can see that hunger, that desire, year on year, they are pushing and pushing and pushing. That’s exactly how I am as a person.”
Sterling added that he is eager to meet his new teammates and get settled in, with hopes of making an impact as soon as possible
. He could make his debut in the North London derby against Tottenham on September 15, right after the international break.
Raheem Sterling Joins Arsenal on Loan: Calls Gunners ‘Perfect Fit’ and Claims Surprising No. 30 Shirt
