To put it bluntly, Raheem Sterling's transfer fee was a joke. Manchester City, in search of English talent, splashed £49 million on the Liverpool winger and while he's a truly exciting signing, put it into perspective that Zinedine Zidane in his prime went for less. Sterling looked fatigued at times last season, though there's no denying he has quality. He was given an 80 rating last year, and that's probably fair, but his inflated fee will no doubt see him spring upwards. His speed will be near-unstoppable, and if they boost his dribbling stat, he could be one of the most frightening wingers on the game, even though he still hasn't proven himself consistently on the highest stage just yet.
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