Manchester City blocked the move: Sergio Agüero reveals he was on the verge of joining Chelsea

Legendary striker Sergio Agüero has unveiled the inside story behind one of the Premier League’s most sensational transfers that never happened.

Details: In an interview with La Agusneta, the former star forward revealed that in 2017, the Argentine was incredibly close to swapping Manchester City for Chelsea. However, the deal collapsed at the very last moment.

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At the time, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was actively searching for a replacement for the outgoing Diego Costa and saw Agüero as the perfect leader for his attacking line.

All the terms of the transfer were practically agreed, and the Argentine was ready to make the move to London. However, Manchester City’s management vetoed the switch at the last moment, refusing to strengthen a direct rival with their top striker.

Notably, Agüero became a true club legend for the Citizens, making 390 appearances, scoring 260 goals, and providing 65 assists.

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