MANCHESTER, May 24: For Sergio Aguero, it’s 184 goals and out as he bids farewell to the Premier League career at No. 4 in the competition’s all-time scoring list, behind Alan Shearer (260), Wayne Rooney (208) and Andy Cole (187).
The 32-year-old Aguero scored twice in a fairytale last appearance in English soccer as Manchester City completed its title-winning campaign by thrashing Everton 5-0 on Sunday. City’s record scorer moved onto 260 goals for the club with one game remaining — the Champions League final against Chelsea in Porto on Saturday.
The Argentina striker is likely to start on the bench for the match but City manager Pep Guardiola didn’t rule out Aguero scripting one last amazing chapter to cap his 10 years with the team. The post-match ceremony, which saw City’s players and staff lift the Premier League trophy, included a special tribute to Aguero in recognition of a City career that reached its heights at the end of his first year there.
“Before the game I felt so strange, the sensation is not good. I prefer to think about the good moments,” Aguero said. “I’m a striker, my target is to score goals, so I’m so happy because it’s my last game and to score two goals is fantastic for me. “When I came here, the first title for me was the most important, for the club and for me. Then Man City started to win more titles so I’m so happy because it’s not easy to be 10 years at one club. For me it’s an honor.” (AP)
