Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Raheem Sterling was his top target for the summer.

Sterling has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea after leaving Manchester City in a deal worth £50m, making him Tuchel's first signing of the summer.

"It was the number one priority and we are very excited and super happy that we could make it happen," Tuchel told Sky Sports.

"He's a big improvement to our squad and is exactly what we were looking for in terms of age, experience, and style of play.

"Once the players arrive these days in a situation where they only have one year [left on their] contract, there's always room for negotiation and possibility. We went for it. We could convince him very quickly. He was convinced, he did everything that was needed to do, we gave our best to make it happen. It's a perfect fit.

"He gives us a lot of flexibility, mobility and attacking options at the front."