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Sterling disappointed with manner of Liverpool exit

The England international says he was disappointed with the way he left Liverpool to join Manchester City.

Fresh off joining up with his new Manchester City teammates, Raheem Sterling says he regrets the manner of his exit from Liverpool.

The England international was involved in a protracted transfer saga, attracting criticism for turning down Liverpool's offer of 100,000 pounds ($156,000) a week.

His widely reported move to City was finally completed Tuesday, with the 20-year-old's switch provoking much debate in soccer circles.

Sterling was an onlooker as his new teammates defeated Melbourne City 1-0 in Saturday's friendly, and spoke of how he wished his move from Anfield had gone differently.