DBasia.news – Barcelona’s new striker, Sergio Aguero, has expressed his hope that Lionel Messi will stay at Camp Nou. Aguero also admitted that he had spoken with La Pulga.
Barcelona inaugurated Sergio Aguero as a new player. Aguero arrived from Manchester City on a free transfer.
The former Atletico Madrid striker has signed a two-year contract. Barcelona also slipped a release clause worth 100 million euros.
Sergio Aguero hopes, his arrival can make Lionel Messi stay. So far, his compatriot has not made any decisions even though his contract expires in the 2020-2021 season.
“We hope to play together. We have been negotiating for some time,” said Aguero in his introduction to Barcelona.
“However, it’s his decision with the club. It’s really nice and I’m proud to play alongside Messi. I live with him and know him quite well.”
“I think he will stay. I talk to him every day, but I can’t say what we talked about. He congratulated me,” said Aguero.
“I’ve known him since childhood and trained with him every day. Meanwhile, only occasionally in the national team.”
Happy to join Barcelona
More than that, Aguero is very happy to be joining Barcelona. For him, playing for Barca is a dream come true.
“I am very happy. I will try to give my best and help the team win important titles. This is a great joy. Barcelona is the best team in the world,” said Aguero.
“When I was a kid, I said that one day they would see me there. Now, I am in Barcelona. When the opportunity arises, anyone will come running.”
“When Barcelona called, I had no doubts. I didn’t want another team and just wanted to go to Barcelona,” added Aguero.