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The coaching staff meeting only added fuel to the fire.
What really made Pellegrini decide to sell Milner was a private conversation with Sterling after the meeting.
The 21-year-old new signing, Sterling, carried the expectations of all of England. They hoped that this black winger, upon joining Manchester City, would make a qualitative leap and help England's national team achieve good results in next year's European Cup.
If it weren't for Tang Long's 71 million euros, Sterling's 63 million could have broken the club's transfer record, which shows how much Manchester City values him.
Don't be fooled by Sterling scoring Manchester City's first goal of the new season at home; right now, he's feeling the heat!
The reason lies in Tang Long's comments at the post-match press conference, "…Milner has a strong desire to win. Unfortunately, if it weren't for Sterling missing the shot, Milner could have gotten an assist. It's a real shame."
