He was still quoted talking about moving to Independiente, this time last year. But whenever it was signed, it's a clear objective to keep hold of him for more than one season. And I doubt Pep would want to kick him out.
Imo it would have to be Aguero who asked to leave & he has chirped up to say he doesn't want to go, when he could have said nothing.
I have no time for the rumours of him leaving either, I'm still of the opinion that Jesus will push him to another level.