Sergio Aguero reveals truth behind Man City exit and failed Lionel Messi reunion

Sergio Aguero has opened up about his departure from Manchester City and his subsequent move to Barcelona. The former striker has admitted that he never wanted to leave City and missed out on a chance to play alongside Lionel Messi before Aguero announced his retirement in December 2021.

Aguero became a club legend during his 10-year stint, scoring 260 goals in 390 games and winning five Premier League titles, as well as several other major honours. Despite his desire to stay for another season, City chose not to offer him a new contract.

The Argentine striker revealed his desire to stay as a squad player for Pep Guardiola's side before receiving an offer from Barcelona. Aguero believed joining the Catalan giants would allow him to play alongside close friend Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou, prior to the remarkable ciircumstances that would force Messi to sign for PSG.

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"In January 2021 City told me that they were not going to renew my contract," Aguero shared with Juan Pablo Varsky on Clank. "In February they confirmed it to me. I wanted one more year, I was willing to be on the bench.

"I had been playing little with Pep, but I wanted to help. I felt that being a year it was going to serve me physically to play in the World Cup. (But then) a call came from Barca, but they couldn't pay me what City were.

"I didn't care, I told my manager to put the numbers in and it was fixed in two days. When I had it closed I spoke to Leo (Messi), I imagined playing with him and what happened, happened..."

Unfortunately, Barcelona's financial