‘Micah knows’, ‘Honestly feel the same way’ – Man City fans react as Richards ‘devastated’ at Raheem Sterling possible exit

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards doesn’t want to see Raheem Sterling leave the club. The English forward is widely tipped to move to Chelsea or Arsenal this summer.

Sterling, 27, has been one of City’s key players since arriving from Liverpool in 2016. The English star has made 337 appearances for the Cityzens, scoring 131 goals and contributing 94 assists.

The TV pundit labelled Sterling a ‘Manchester City legend’ and added that he would be ‘devastated’ if he was sold this summer.

With Sterling being born and bred in London, there have been strong transfer rumours linking him back to a return to the capital.

Arsenal’s name has popped up on many occasions, as well as Tottenham’s, but it seems as though it’s Chelsea who might just win the race for the England international.

Whatever happens with Sterling during these coming weeks, Richards made it clear that during his time at the Etihad he has been an ‘underappreciated’ figure, as he told Sky Sports News.

“We don’t want Raheem to go,” said Richards. “I would be devastated. Manchester City are still well-equipped to have anybody in that position and still do well.

“But Raheem, for me, is a Man City legend and I wouldn’t want to see him go. I think he is underappreciated if I am totally honest.

“It’s not just his goals and assists, it’s the runs he makes in-behind for the team and he is a team player, so I don’t want him to go.”

These Richard’s comments were shared on Twitter by and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“Micah knows.”
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“Me too. We need to keep Sterling. Because of his pace 😢.”
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“He will do somethin’ good just allow him to play with Haaland.”
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“Honestly feel the same way, you would stay Sterling 💙💙💙. we love you man.”
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“Same. Specially for 50 mil, he’s worth 75 at least!”
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