Liverpool's Raheem Sterling: Reds' Fans 'Have Rafael Benitez to Thank' for Midfielder's Move From QPR
Liverpool "should be eternally grateful" to ex-manager Rafa Benitez after he persuaded a young Raheem Sterling to swap London and Queens Park Rangers for a life playing for the Anfield club, according to reports in Spain.
At the time, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham were reportedly battling to secure the services of the current Liverpool star, who was already considered one of the hottest properties in English football, despite only being 15.
Liverpool "should be eternally grateful" to ex-manager Rafa Benitez after he persuaded a young Raheem Sterling to swap London and Queens Park Rangers for a life playing for the Anfield club, according to reports in Spain.
At the time, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham were reportedly battling to secure the services of the current Liverpool star, who was already considered one of the hottest properties in English football, despite only being 15.