Sergio Aguero breaks silence on Lionel Messi’s Barcelona exit

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has sent Lionel Messi a supportive message after his surprising Barcelona departure.

The 33-year-old, who happens to be one of Messi’s closest friends, made the move to Nou Camp after leaving the Etihad as a free agent this summer and was set to link up with his long-time friend.

It has been previously reported that the striker, who won the Copa America 2021 with the former Barca captain earlier this summer, had agreed to take a large pay cut in order to join the Catalans and play with Messi.

The Manchester City’s all-time leading goalscorer even admitted as much when he was officially unveiled as a Barcelona player, insisting that Messi’s presence at the club played a big part in his decision to join the Catalans.

His’s arrival was also claimed to have played a crucial role in Messi agreeing a new deal with Barcelona.

The footballing world was shocked to its core last week when Barcelona announced six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi was set to leave the club amid financial problems, which means Aguero won’t be playing alongside his friend this season as he wished.

“Of course I hope to play with Lionel. I know him so well, we’re good friends,” Aguero said on the matter upon signing for Barca.

“What happens with Leo is a decision that he and the club will make. It is a pride to play with him. I’ve played with him in the national team.

“All the best in whatever comes my friend,” Aguero wrote.

“And always with that smile. I love you.”

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