Raheem Sterling says discussing Man City future before Real Madrid game would be 'selfish'

Raheem Sterling insisted it would be “selfish” of him to talk about his future ahead of Manchester City's Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

Premier League leaders City take on La Liga's table-toppers in the first leg of a mouth-watering last-four clash.

Sterling said last year that he would consider leaving the club he joined in a controversial move from Liverpool back in 2015, if he was not playing regularly.

But the 27-year-old has regained his place in the City starting XI and has been a key player in their current campaign that could see them complete a Premier League-Champions League double.

The England forward’s current deal at the Etihad Stadium is due to expire at the end of next season and he was asked at Monday's press conference before the Real game whether there was any update on his future.

“At the minute I'm just happy to be playing, happy to be contributing with the team,” said Sterling, who has scored 14 goals in all competitions this season, including three in Europe.

“I think that's the most important thing. At this period, I think it would be selfish of me to speak of any contract situation and I'm just happy to be playing football and see where we are at the end of the season.

“As a player and forward, to be playing and scoring and making assists, contributing to the team is a massive thing.

Raheem Sterling has scored 14 goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season. Reuters

“That's where you get your confidence from and at the moment I'm happy to have a part with the team and try to contribute as much as I can.

“I’m playing and contributing a lot more to the team this season. And yeah, I mean a good mood, a good spirit. The football club's