Forward Aguero’s Man. City future remains uncertain

LONDON: Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has said he does not know what the future holds beyond this season. Aguero, who joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2011, will be out of contract at the end of the campaign and he has yet to pen a new deal with the Premier League club.

When quizzed on the Argentine forward’s future in November City coach Pep Guardiola said: “He is a guy who deserves with the club fair talks to do what is the best for him, for the club and for everyone.”

Aguero said he will take his time to decide on what the next step in his career will be.

“I finish my contract at the end of the season and I don’t know what I’ll do yet,” he told Spanish Youtube show Charlando Tranquilamente.

“I just want to play for the rest of the season and then we’ll see.”

A combination of injuries and Covid-19 have restricted Aguero - City’s record scorer - to nine appearances in all competitions this season, with his last game on Jan. 3.

Without him, City have raced away at the top of the table and recorded a record for an English top-flight team of 17 consecutive wins in all competitions.

The South American striker has been a revelation during his time in Manchester, with a record-seting haul of 256 goals collected across 379 appearances.

He has helped City to four Premier League titles, an FA Cup win and five Carabao Cup triumphs, with the hope being that a long-awaited Champions League crown can be secured this season.

Aguero also spoke about his relationship with City boss Guardiola, and explained how he has improved as a player under the Catalan.

He added: “He is very detailed. With him, he has improved football and many Premier League teams have wanted to copy his style, starting atacks from defence. He is very good!

Ater being absent for a number of weeks Aguero could make a return against Arsenal this weekend - although he is unlikely to start.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s clash Guardiola said: “Sergio has been injured for a year, so cannot start from the beginning but is ready to come back.

“He was on the bench for the last game and will be again. When he can return he will do.”