Pep Guardiola gives Sergio Aguero his transfer blessing to join Man City rivals

Sergio Aguero is yet to comment on his plans beyond this campaign after Man City announced last month that this will be the Argentine's final season at the Etihad after a decade of service

Pep Guardiola has given Sergio Aguero his blessing to hitch any of Manchester City's Premier League rivals, saying he is going to be "delighted" with whatever decision he makes.

Man City announced last month that this may be the Argentine's final season at the Etihad after a decade of service.

Aguero is yet to discuss his plans beyond this campaign, but he has already been inundated with inquiries from other clubs.

Barcelona and Aguero's former club Independiente are leading the charge, but the forward is additionally the topic of interest from Premier League sides including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

Selling Aguero to a Premier League rival could potentially come to haunt Guardiola and City.

But the Citizens boss says this wouldn't change his opinion of Aguero which he'll be happy for him wherever he decides to travel.

Guardiola said: "The best for him, we wish – all folks. Find the simplest for Sergio for the last years in his career, for sure. We'll be delighted with the choice he makes, the simplest for him and his family and his career.


"My preference is his preference. His preference is my preference. the simplest for him is that the best for us."

City made the Aguero announcement while the striker was battling with injuries, but Argentina is now back in the first-team contention after returning to fitness.

On whether Man City acted too rashly and will have waited to ascertain what impact Aguero would have from now until the top of the season before deciding to ax him, Aguero added: "Everything can happen.

"I'm sorry, I'm not an individual who can see distance for quite one week. In football, I learned from my period as a player and a manager that everything can change quickly in a positive way or not a positive way

City made the Aguero announcement while the striker was battling with injuries, but Argentina is now back in the first-team contention after returning to fitness.

On whether Man City acted too rashly and will have waited to ascertain what impact Aguero would have from now until the top of the season before deciding to ax him, Aguero added: "Everything can happen.

"I'm sorry, I'm not an individual who can see distance for quite one week. In football, I learned from my period as a player and a manager that everything can change quickly in a positive way or not a positive way

"Sergio is a lovely person with specific qualities and skills. I understand him, I know him and I understand he needs time to get in the best condition.

"I said last week after we announced [his departure] the way he trained, and in the Leicester game [2-0 win], which was so difficult because they defend so deep and so tight, for the strikers it is not easy, he moved well and helped us.

"He felt something in his leg [so] he was substituted. He is doing better."