POLL - Sturridge Tribunal Fee (14 Jan 2010)

[jonnyblue5]

3.5 million now. and up to 6 million depending on appearences. guardian sport.

[Blue2]

Well spotted Jonnyblue5

Chelsea were today ordered by a Premier League tribunal to pay Manchester City £3.5m, rising to a possible £6.5m, for the striker Daniel Sturridge.

Chelsea signed Sturridge last summer after his contract at Eastlands expired and had hoped to pay a maximum of £3m for him. But City, who were seeking up to £9m compensation for bringing him through the ranks, were awarded considerably more.

The initial £3.5m will be topped up based on Sturridge's appearances for Chelsea and the senior England team.

Sturridge, who has played for the junior nation sides up to Under-21 level, has made eight appearances in all competitions for Chelsea, scoring two goals.

[john@staustell]

I bet he thinks he's worth at least 20.