Raheem Sterling in no rush to begin Manchester City talks on extending his £180,000-a-week contract with England star to make decision on his future after the 2018 World Cup
- Sterling does not want to think about or make any decision on a new contract
- The 22-year-old has been in sensational form in Manchester City's title push
- In-form forward hopes to play a pivotal role in England's World Cup campaign
Raheem Sterling won't make a decision on a potential new Manchester City deal until after the World Cup — with City's top scorer keen to focus purely on his football.
Table-toppers City are favourites to win the Premier League, which would be Sterling's first title — and England kick off in Russia on June 18.
Sterling, 22, is entering the final two years of the £180,000-a-week deal he signed when he joined from Liverpool in a £49million move in 2015.
Raheem Sterling is entering the final two years of his current £180,000-a-week deal
It is understood that City are yet to open contract talks but are likely to attempt to start negotiations before the summer, given Sterling's fine form.
Sterling would be in line for a bumper contract but is in no rush to open discussions.
Real Madrid were interested in Sterling before his move to City and could be tempted again.
The 22-year-old does not want to make a decision on a new deal until after the World Cup
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