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Raheem Sterling 'could run his Manchester City contract down and leave on a free transfer next summer' instead of joining Tottenham or Arsenal in this window to give the England star 'the pick of the clubs'

Raheem Sterling is reportedly considering running down his contract at Manchester City to open up his options ahead of potentially leaving the club on a free transfer next year.

The 27-year-old's contract at the Etihad Stadium expires in 2023, and Sterling is yet to commit his long-term future to the Premier League champions.

Tottenham and Arsenal are both believed to be interested in signing the winger, but Sterling is open to trying his luck abroad at some stage in his career.

Raheem Sterling could decide to run down his Man City contract, which expires next summer
Sterling is yet to commit his long-term future to Pep Guardiola's side, but may stay until 2023

As a result, he may delay a decision on his future to see whether any European clubs make an approach for him next summer, according to The Mirror.