The Argentine striker had considered staying in the Premier League (Picture: Getty Images)Sergio Aguero’s father has revealed the striker held talks with both Arsenal and Chelsea before moving to Barcelona, while he also fired a dig at Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. However, Aguero’s dad claims the 32-year-old had not wanted to leave City and very nearly opted to stay in the Premier League after his release, with Arsenal and Chelsea both in for him. Aguero was unveiled by Barcelona at the start of the week (Picture: Getty)‘He is happy right now after signing for Barcelona. If he didn’t stay in England, it was going to be Italy or Spain. Arteta was part of Guardiola’s coaching team at Man City (Picture: Getty)Asked if he’d been moved by Guardiola’s tears, Leonel continued: ‘No, I don’t believe him.

Source: Metro June 03, 2021 09:45 UTC