EPL: How Mason Mount influenced my Chelsea move, says Raheem Sterling

Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling is happy calling Mason Mount a clubmate.

The pair have enjoyed success with England and Sterling admits chatting with Mount when weighing up his departure from Manchester City.

Indeed, it was Mount who pressed his international team-mate most about the prospect and it was Mount who got one of the first calls once the deal was complete.

“I’ve known Mase for a couple of years now and when we were with the international team he was asking if it was true,” said Sterling.

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“I just tried to keep as much calm in the situation as possible. It was a decision I needed to make but when I did, he was definitely one of the first that I let know.”

Sterling also says he no longer thinks about individual accolades.

“It was one that at the beginning of my career, probably until I was about 24, I actually had an interest in it but to be honest I don’t really get fussed about it now,” he added.

“As long as I give my best and I’m still enjoying my football, which is something that I love, I’m still setting personal targets and matching those then I’m happy and content within myself. I don’t really need recognition from anybody else.”