"I NEEDED a fresh challenge!" | Raheem Sterling's first Chelsea press conference

Hear from new Chelsea signing Raheem Sterling as the England superstar talks joining the club, being a role model for younger players, and the racist abuse he suffered at Stamford Bridge four years ago.

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00:00 - Intro

00:12 - The move came about like anything. As a person you like to strive. I needed a fresh challenge.

00:50 - It’s something that since 17 I’ve been a regular starter and now coming to a peak time in my career, I wasn’t playing as much.

01:25 - This move was tailor made to my personal goals. Chelsea are showing that they are competing and getting better. This move made sense.

02:07 - I feel like my full journey is complete. Going to Liverpool then living the dream at City and coming back to London. It’s the perfect time to come to Chelsea.

02:48 - I play mainly as a winger but I like playing as a forward. It’s mainly where I’m most effective.

03:20 - It’s a tough first couple of fixtures and we’ll be testing ourselves for sure.

03:46 - I didn’t say decline. I’m 27 and I know what standards I bring.

04:05 - Preseason was an up and down one but it’s not real. Since we’ve been back, the energy and unity can be seen and I’m really optimistic.

04:52 - I just think being supportive to the younger players is a trait. You want to nurture them and not allow them to be in a toxic environment.

05:50 - Of course with the time I spent at City, it was a lot of top moments. But being out the team made me value a lot more things and it’s difficult of course for my family.

06:42 - It does feel like coming home. It’s been a long time since I was 14/15. I might not know much driving round here but it’s home.

07:20 - That’s the first time I’ve remembered about the racist abuse at Stamford Bridge but it doesn’t play on my mind coming here.

07:50 - I always set myself goals, personally and most importantly for the team.

08:20 - Knowing the boys from England, they’re a top bunch of lads, so it made the transition easier. They’ve helped me fit right in.

08:45 - It was a quick conversation with Gareth Southgate.

09:15 - I’m excited by the opportunity to come showcase my talents, so it’s one of growing up and a development side from myself that I’d like to see more of.

10:04 - Tuchel and the owners liked my directness. But most importantly how I attack the fullbacks.

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