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Lionel Messi is convinced Sergio Aguero will spark Manchester City’s title charge this season.
City paid Atletico Madrid £38million to sign the 23-year-old striker.
And Messi has no doubts his Argentina team-mate will be a big success in the Premier League.
The Barcelona wizard would have loved Aguero to join him at the Nou Camp.
But even the Spanish giants weren’t prepared to compete with City’s financial muscle in the market.
Messi said: “I have no doubt that he will be successful at City.
“He will give them a real cutting edge. He’s unique – he has immense power, strength and an incredible work ethic. He will certainly stand out in terms of what he will bring to City.
“Defenders will find him so difficult to play against.
“There is no doubt in my mind that City have signed a very exceptional player.”
Aguero, who is still gaining match sharpness, is set to start on the bench tomorrow. But Messi is convinced his mate will have no problems adapting to life in the Premier League.
Messi explained: “He’s flexible and can play in a number of positions. Adapting to the pace of the Premier League won’t be a problem.
“Carlos Tevez has been a huge success in England and Aguero will be no different.
“I think it shows the serious intent of Manchester City when they are signing a player of his quality.
“Personally I would have loved to have seen him stay in Spain and preferably move to Barcelona.
“But he was excited by the challenge and ambition of City. Money isn’t a motivating factor for him. He loves a challenge.
“More importantly, he wants to win trophies and obviously feels the move offers him that opportunity in England.”
Messi also feels City are building a team that will strike fear into opponents at home and abroad.
“They have the vast financial power to compete and therefore they will become a real threat if they are managed properly,” he said.
“It takes time to make your mark but every season you see them improving. And they will continue to improve when they are signing players
like Aguero.”
City paid Atletico Madrid £38million to sign the 23-year-old striker.
And Messi has no doubts his Argentina team-mate will be a big success in the Premier League.
The Barcelona wizard would have loved Aguero to join him at the Nou Camp.
But even the Spanish giants weren’t prepared to compete with City’s financial muscle in the market.
Messi said: “I have no doubt that he will be successful at City.
“He will give them a real cutting edge. He’s unique – he has immense power, strength and an incredible work ethic. He will certainly stand out in terms of what he will bring to City.
“Defenders will find him so difficult to play against.
“There is no doubt in my mind that City have signed a very exceptional player.”
Aguero, who is still gaining match sharpness, is set to start on the bench tomorrow. But Messi is convinced his mate will have no problems adapting to life in the Premier League.
Messi explained: “He’s flexible and can play in a number of positions. Adapting to the pace of the Premier League won’t be a problem.
“Carlos Tevez has been a huge success in England and Aguero will be no different.
“I think it shows the serious intent of Manchester City when they are signing a player of his quality.
“Personally I would have loved to have seen him stay in Spain and preferably move to Barcelona.
“But he was excited by the challenge and ambition of City. Money isn’t a motivating factor for him. He loves a challenge.
“More importantly, he wants to win trophies and obviously feels the move offers him that opportunity in England.”
Messi also feels City are building a team that will strike fear into opponents at home and abroad.
“They have the vast financial power to compete and therefore they will become a real threat if they are managed properly,” he said.
“It takes time to make your mark but every season you see them improving. And they will continue to improve when they are signing players
like Aguero.”