Chelsea are satisfied with the tribunal finding that they must pay Manchester City up to £7 million for Danny Sturridge.

The two clubs could not agree a fee and, because of his age, City were entitled to some recompense, which was determined by the tribunal.

Sturridge, nephew of former Derby forward Dean, made a total of 30 appearances for City, scoring six times.

Since joining Chelsea, the England Under-20 international has made eight appearances, finding the net for the first time with two goals in the Blues' 5-0 FA Cup third-round defeat of Watford earlier this month.

Chelsea declared themselves satisfied by the outcome of the Premier League tribunal.

"We are content with the outcome of today's tribunal regarding Daniel Sturridge's transfer from Manchester City," a statement read.

"The initial fee is very close to what we first offered.

"Any subsequent payments are directly linked to the success of the player and that is satisfactory to us."