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Benitez strikes gold with Sterling trade

28th Feb 2010 - Media Watch  Mail on Sunday

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Rafa Benitez has beaten both Manchester clubs, Arsenal and Fulham to sign QPR wonderkid Raheem Sterling.

The 15-year-old's striker's talent has led to comparisons with Wayne Rooney at the same age - but Liverpool were the only club willing to guarantee an initial fee of £500,000, with extra payments depending on his development.

Jamaica-born Sterling, capped by England Under-16s, has been one of the hottest properties in the game.

QPR reportedly considered making him the youngest first-team player in British football history by giving him his debut at the age of 14.

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

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