Published 16:41 IST, May 31st 2021

Sergio Aguero's brother lashes out at Man City manager Pep Guardiola for this reason

Sergio Aguero's brother has lashed out at Man City manager Pep Guardiola following their Champions League final loss at the hands of Chelsea on Saturday.

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Sergio Aguero's bror has lashed out at Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following ir defeat in Champions League final against Chelsea. 32-year-old came off bench in final minutes of 1-0 loss, which continued Man City's wait for elusive European crown. game marked Aguero's final game for Citizens after a dece long stay at Etih Stium. 

Sergio Aguero's bror claims Pep Guardiola never wanted striker at Barcelona 

Sergio Aguero's bror Mauricio Del Castillo has slammed Pep Guardiol following Manchester City's heartbreaking loss to Chelsea in Champions League final. In a now-deleted tweet as per Mirror, 25-year-old, who now plays for Argentine side Independiente, wrote: "Guardiola never wanted my bror since his arrival at City." That initial tweet was n removed and when asked why, he replied: "Many toxic people, too many".

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Sergio Aguero initially struggled under Guardiola, while former Barcelona manager splashed cash on Gabriel Jesus in 2017, who many believed was a direct replacement for Argentine. However, 32-year-old did manage to claw his way back into favour and ended staying for four more years before it was decided that his contract will not be renewed. Guardiola was emotional while bidding striker goodbye following ir final day win at Etih, seemingly in tears during post-match interview. Athletic meanwhile have revealed that Guardiola was one who decided Argentine should not be awarded a new deal, much to disappointment of striker. 

Barcelona transfer news: Sergio Aguero Barcelona contract 

Sergio Aguero is set to sign for Barcelona on a free transfer with club aiming to fill void left by Luis Suarez's sale to Atletico Mrid. Aguero's signing is also hinted at as a ploy to convince Lionel Messi to stay, whose contract expires in summer. 32-year-old will sign a two-year deal at Camp Nou and will reportedly bag €5million in wages. Aguero is latest in line of ree agents linked with a move to Blaugrana, with likes of Erica Garcia, Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum set to follow. President Joan Laporta is eyeing free agents as a vital cog considering ir financial crisis, while has also hinted at a max exodus from club. Aguero meanwhile spent five seasons with Atletico Mrid before moving to Man City, scoring 74 LaLiga goals in 175 games. 

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16:41 IST, May 31st 2021