Manchester City sporting director Txiki Begiristain has paid tribute to Raheem Sterling after his sale to Chelsea.

Sterling's move to Chelsea was completed on Wednesday.

In reaction, Begiristain declared: "Raheem has been a wonderful servant for Manchester City, and he leaves our club on the best terms possible having helped us win yet another Premier League title.

“He has played a very important part of the successes we've had in recent seasons and his dignity on and off the field has been an inspiration to many.

“He will be forever part of Manchester City and we wish him well in the next chapter of his career and he departs knowing he will always be welcomed at this football club."