Sergio Aguero responds to Barcelona rumours: “I’m still at City”

The talismen of Barcelona and Manchester City – Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero respectively – have shared an incredible relationship on and off the pitch for several years. Representing Argentina together since an early age, their friendship formed and blossomed off the pitch, and the results of it were seen on it.

However, it seems, one way or another, they might get the chance to reunite for the same team soon, with rumours aggressively linking Aguero to Barcelona. Barça are in dire need of a striker, and with the City-striker’s contract expiring this June, he has joined the several free-agents that could join the club in the summer.

It seems like “Kun” is all too familiar with these stories. While streaming for Twitch, he could not help but notice that the viewers in the comments section were continually mentioning Leo and Barcelona. Slyly, but confidently, Aguero responded to these comments, saying, “Oh, all of them are writing Barcelona, Barcelona, Barcelona in the comments. Let’s calm down and hold on a bit. I’m still at City.”

For fans who want the Premier League legend at the club, this sounds like merry jingles in the audible distance. Aguero did not deny anything and only added fuel to the fire for Barcelona and Manchester City fans alike. The only hindrance with Aguero’s contract would be his salary, but it seems that the Argentine is ready to take a pay-cut if it means getting to share the pitch with Messi again.

Aguero might have to, however, face Memphis Depay in the fight to Barcelona’s no. 9 jersey. Reports state that while Joan Laporta prefers Aguero to sign for the club in June, Ronald Koeman is adamant that Depay will make for a better signing. The Dutchman becomes a free-agent in June as well, and given how well his season is going, will definitely attract several top clubs across the continent.

While both of these players are on the transfer list, neither of them are first choice for Laporta. The new president is a fan of Erling Haaland, and is the top priority for the summer. David Alaba and Eric Garcia also have their contract expiring in June, and could possibly be among new arrivals for the Blaugranas. Elsewhere, Bryan Gil and Georginio Wijnaldum have also been linked but their situation seems to be of low-priority.