Sergio Aguero reveals plans to quit Manchester City, striker eyes Independiente move
The Argentinian wants to make the move in 2019
Sergio Aguero has revealed he plans to leave Manchester City when his contract expires in 2019.
The Argentina international wants to return to his childhood club Independiente and wishes to do so whilst he can still play at a top level.
Speaking to French football magazine So Foot, Aguero said: "I have always said that I want to return to Independiente and I will do just that.
"I will return to Independiente when my contract with City expires.
"I do not want to make my comeback when I am too old. If everything goes well, I will return to the club of my heart at the age of 31."
Aguero began his career with Independiente, coming through the youth ranks at the 16-time Argentine champions. Prior to moving to Atletico Madrid in 2006, Aguero made 56 appearances and scored 23 goals.
Should he make the switch he would become the latest in a long line of South American players to impress in Europe before returning to play in their home continent, including Ronaldinho, Diego Forlan, Juan Sebastian Veron and Carlos Tevez.
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