‘He’s spot on’ – Man City fans react as Pablo Zabaleta takes dig at Raheem Sterling over lack of “respect” for the Club

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Pablo Zabaleta has taken a dig at Raheem Sterling over his supposed lack of “respect” for Manchester City since leaving the club this summer.

Sterling has joined Chelsea for a fee of £48 million, after winning the league on a number of occasions, as well as multiple domestic cups.

However, Zabaleta feels as though Sterling is not a City legend, and went as far as to say that he wished the winger was behaving differently since leaving the club.

He said: “When I say legend I think of (Sergio) Aguero, (David) Silva and (Vincent) Kompany. Those guys are a different level. That’s why they have a statue outside the club. But Raheem has been great. We wish him all the best.

“He went to a team that is a big contender for the Premier League.

“As I say I wish him all the best, he’s a great lad. But Man City is the most important thing. When you come up to this club you have to give 100% respect.

“The moment you leave you always need to talk nicely to the club you’ve been playing for, I wish he could behave in that way.”

These Zabaleta’s comments attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“He’s spot on👍.”
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“Now that’s a proper city legend.”
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“There’s more to being a club legend than just mere stats. Thank you Zaba.”
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“Zab has never spoken out like this so I’d strongly imagine that Sterling has done/said something behind the scenes.”
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“Raz is not a city legend. What’s funny is Chelsea fans want him to be a city legend so desperately like why? He’s 27 he can easily stay at Chelsea for next 10 years and become their legend. Why do they need a city legend in their team?😂😂😂.”
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“Love all these fans of other clubs telling us who are legends are and how we should feel. Stay in your lane.”
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“Why are Chelsea fans mad at this 💀 bro It’s not your problem.”
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“The disrespect I’m seeing for Zaba in the replies & quotes 🥺 still doesn’t change the fact that Zaba is a city legend and Sterling isn’t and never will be xxx.”
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