Updated 27 August 2020 at 16:38 IST
Did Sergio Aguero drop a hint that Lionel Messi is joining Man City? Fans speculate
After Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero changed his Instagram handle, fans took it as a hint of a possible Messi to Man City transfer.
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Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi are known to share a great bond. In the past, Lionel Messi has given an insight into the pairโs relationship, saying that Sergio Aguero is like a brother to him. The duo has been playing together since their U-20 days and their strong camaraderie has been on display several times. Lionel Messi is also the godfather of Agueroโs son Benjamin. Ever since the news of Lionel Messi seeking a move away from Barcelona made headlines, the rumour mill has been constantly speculating the star forwardโs next destination. However, Lionel Messiโs close friend Sergio Aguero may have just dropped a hint on the attackerโs next destination.
โ BREAKING NEWS โ
โ barcacentre (@barcacentres) August 26, 2020
Kun Aguero has just changed his Instagram username from (kunaguero10) to kunaguero.
IT'S ALMOST DONE GUYS ๐ญ๐#Messi pic.twitter.com/2TopWuaJPL
Lionel Messi news: Sergio Aguero seemingly drops Messi to Man City hint
Sergio Agueroโs latest social media activity has prompted City fans to think that the forward has hinted at a Messi to Man City transfer. The Man City striker recently changed his Instagram handle. Sergio Agueroโs new Instagram handle reads 'kunaguero' from its earlier version of โkunaguero10โ. The little change to drop '10' from his social media handle is what has prompted fans to speculate on a possible Messi to Man City deal.
Aguero removed the number 10 from his instagram handle.
โ Mr.AQ ๐ธ๐ฆ (@KickAQ_4) August 26, 2020
Does this confirm Messi to manchester city?? pic.twitter.com/ecWA1B92Ew
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Reacting to the subtle changes, Man City fans took to social media to suggest that it has been prompted by Lionel Messiโs impending arrival, with the Barcelona player set to take the No.10 jersey at Manchester City. While Lionel Messi wears the No.10 shirt at Barcelona, that shirt is worn by Sergio Aguero at Man City. Referring to the hint, Man City fans suggested that it is a sign of a possible Messi to Man City transfer, with several tweeting on the development as well. Many fans wrote that the fact that Sergio Aguero has changed his Instagram handle is proof that the Messi to Man City deal has been finalised.
No more โ10โ on Kun Agueroโs Instagram handle.
โ Pablo A. Ortiz (@PabloJinko) August 26, 2020
Itโs all happening. #Messi pic.twitter.com/PYTi3fGe6k
Aguero has changed his username from KUNAGUERO10 to KUNAGUERO on Instagram.
โ Vijay Sarathy (@VjSarathy003) August 26, 2020
It's done y'all. Lionel Andres Messi is leaving to Manchester city under pep. #Messi #MessiToCity pic.twitter.com/6MfZ2AvMUn
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Man City transfer news: Messi rumours hot up
Several reports covering Lionel Messi transfer news have suggested that Manchester City may be the frontrunners if Lionel Messi indeed leaves Barcelona this summer. Publications covering Man City transfer news had even reported that the footballer has already held talks with Man City manager Pep Guardiola about a potential move, before handing in a transfer request with the Spanish giants. Considering Lionel Messiโs wages, few clubs in the world can afford the Argentinian. With recent news indicating that a Messi transfer may be out of the reach of the cash-rich PSG, Manchester City seem to be in pole position. ESPN recently reported that Man City are preparing a long term offer for Lionel Messi, which would see the forward move to MLS partner club New York City FC after spending three years in the Premier League.
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Published By : Wasiq Agha
Published On: 27 August 2020 at 16:38 IST