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Raheem Sterling has named Mateo Kovacic as the player he was most looking forward to lining up alongside after signing for Chelsea.
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The England winger returned to London in the summer after a trophy-laden eight year stint at Manchester City during which he cemented his reputation as one of the most prolific wingers in English football.
City enjoyed many titanic struggles against Chelsea during Sterling’s time at the Etihad Stadium and named the Croatia international as one of his toughest opponents.