Aguero contract situation

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dhruvblue said:
How does he prove fitness when manger flat out refuses to use him? Don't say he might be doing something wrong on training. Blah
Those doing great in training aren't finishing things for shit in front of goal. Better use proven goal scorer for that role and test him. He can prove match fitness and also show whether he cN continue at top. Nothing can be proven by sitting on bench
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The manager see's him everyday, the medical staff are constantly monitoring his fitness, he is not starting games for a reason.

The knee injury he had is a very serious injury for a footballer at his age, if he makes a full recovery he will have done incredibly well.

He will get his chance to prove his fitness when the time is right.
 
mccity said:
I'm going to dig my heels in a bit here and say no, that isn't how City function.

City don't get rid of high quality players just for the sake of freeing up space and wages. Especially since Pep arrived.

When Pep arrived, he quickly moved Touré to one side because he was overweight and unfit. He would have been an easy candidate to let go because of his huge wages and ending contract. But in mid-season he got his act together, had a strong finish to the season and got an extension, presumably on big money still and continuing to take up a place in the squad.

In 17/18, I think in the Amazon documentary, it was shown that the club wanted to offer Fernandinho a shorter deal because they weren't sure how his legs would last. Fitness was the only issue.

In 18/19 there were strong rumours the club was going to let Kompany go at the end of the season. His injuries and fitness problems meant he couldn't be relied upon and it was up in the air as to whether the club would be willing to handle it. It was believed that they'd see how the season panned out, much like Aguero now. He turned out to be a great asset in the end of that season and the club wanted him to stay after all (although he left anyway).

Last season, Silva left. But it was only because he couldn't reliably play multiple games a week over a season. So it was mutually decided that it was best to part ways. Like Fernandinho now. It was never a question of quality and it was never about freeing up space. Because I'd bet my bottom dollar that if Silva was as fit as he used to be then not a single person at the club would have let a player of that level go.

This season, with Fernandinho, it's the same as Silva.

So with Aguero, I'd say it largely does come down to fitness. Unless he's magically lost his ability (which I guess is plausible with the injuries), a fit Aguero that can be relied upon over a season is still a truly top class goalscoring player. The club would not let him go as there would be no need to bring in a new player to replace him.

I admit as I said in my original post, his age, contract, and injury history make him more easily expendable. So if the club were bringing in both Haaland and Messi, then yes he'd be one to let go. But those two are exceptional players that go beyond City's usual MO with signings.


So no, City don't move top older players on for the sake of freeing up space, that is not how the club operates. The club has recently only signed players in positions that need filling in, and usually the players they are replacing are either not good enough (eg. Clichy), too old (eg. Silva), or left on their own volition (eg. Sané).

Both Touré and Kompany have established the precedent that if you show that your both good enough and fit enough, the club will want you to stay on. Besides, if the club were letting Aguero go, we'd know by now. Like how we found out early with Silva and. Fernandinho.
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That was pre Covid though, we still have to balance the books and Fern & Aguero are high earners. Sadly it may come down to reducing the wage bill for a few seasons in the end.

It's notable that the last set of accounts still haven't seen the light of day.
 
Esteban de la Sexface said:
give them both a deal in the morning. Fernandinho 1 year and sergio 2 year. We aren't looking behind the couch for a few bob and they are both massively important players who are intrinsic to our team. Just get it done
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Aguero hasn’t been intrinsic to our team for 14 months mate. I’d love to have Aguero (pre 2020) back but he had to prove it’s in him first.
 
Centurions said:
That was pre Covid though, we still have to balance the books and Fern & Aguero are high earners. Sadly it may come down to reducing the wage bill for a few seasons in the end.

It's notable that the last set of accounts still haven't seen the light of day.
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If Aguero goes and Haaland comes in, I very much doubt we will reducing anything to a great extent.
 
The fact is the games are running out quickly for Sergio to get on the pitch, show he is fully fit and, most importantly, start to score goals again. How can he be offered a new contract without the club being able to see if he has anything left in the tank after a 'six week' injury turned into almost a year out?

My feeling is that the decision has already been made and he won't be getting an offer. If so that would be a dreadful way to end his unbelievable time with us.
 
It will be a sad day when Aguero leaves, but sentimentality can't come into the decision. He needs to show his fitness in the remaining games, but not sure how many opportunities he will get before the end of the season. Hopefully he starts tonight and bangs in a hattrick!
 
Invisible Man's Bandage said:
The fact is the games are running out quickly for Sergio to get on the pitch, show he is fully fit and, most importantly, start to score goals again. How can he be offered a new contract without the club being able to see if he has anything left in the tank after a 'six week' injury turned into almost a year out?

My feeling is that the decision has already been made and he won't be getting an offer. If so that would be a dreadful way to end his unbelievable time with us.
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He’s either not fit, or not fitting in.

Pep has a way with players, and he doesn’t get too close. The love we feel is not always shared when it comes to being his Boss or the Exec who has to weigh his wad against the books you have to balance.

Pep has said it himself recently. There is no sentimentality.
It is do or don’t.

Therein lies the rub, no matter who you are.
 
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