Raheem Sterling admits he has been through a "massive learning curve" since joining Manchester City.

City bought Sterling from Liverpool last summer for £44 million.

"I've learned quite a bit going from my first year at City," he told reporters. "It has been a massive learning curve and I'll definitely take that into next season.

"I'm improving. I haven't scored as many goals as I've wanted to but I'm definitely improving, especially mentally.

"That's the most important thing for me -- my mentality to not to really listen to outsiders and to just concentrate on myself and express myself.

"It was frustrating when the injury kicked in and it was hard getting back into the City team but that's what happens when you've got top players around you."