Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared a humorous and heartfelt story about club legend Sergio Aguero that has left football fans both laughing and reminiscing. In a recent interview with YouTube channel xBuyer, Guardiola recalled the day he told Aguero that the club wouldn’t be renewing his contract, only to watch the Argentine striker respond by “scoring 200 goals” in training.
Tension Turned Inspiration
When Guardiola first arrived at Manchester City in 2016, he made bold tactical decisions, including promoting Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus to the starting lineup. This temporarily pushed Aguero, one of City’s most iconic players, to the bench. The move created tension between the two, leading to speculation that Aguero’s days at the club were numbered.
Despite the early friction, Guardiola never lost respect for Aguero. “I love Sergio,” Guardiola said. “He scored the most important goal in Manchester City’s history, the goal that gave this club belief.”
The Day Everything Changed
But things took a dramatic and humorous turn on the day Guardiola informed Aguero that he would not be offered a contract extension. Aguero didn’t argue or protest; instead, he let his feet do the talking.
“I’ll never forget it,” Guardiola said, laughing. “I told him we wouldn’t renew his contract. That day, during the training match, he went out and scored what felt like 200 goals!”
According to Guardiola, Aguero’s performance that day wasn’t just impressive, it was defiant. “His face was like, ‘I’ll show this guy what I can do.’ And honestly, I was speechless.”
Guardiola Admits His Mistake
After witnessing Aguero’s ruthless display in training, Guardiola quickly changed his mind. “I had to go back to him and say, ‘Sergio, I was wrong. We’re renewing your contract!”
That renewed faith was soon justified. Aguero would go on to cap off his Manchester City career in spectacular fashion, scoring twice in his farewell match and further cementing his legacy as a club legend.
Reflecting on their journey, Guardiola was full of admiration: “To coach someone like him, it’s a privilege. He’s not just a goal scorer, he’s a genius.”
Sergio Aguero may have retired from football, but stories like this show why he remains one of the most beloved figures in Manchester City’s history. Whether on the pitch or in training, Aguero always found a way to leave an impression, and sometimes, that meant scoring 200 goals in a single day.
