Why Aguero Is the 1 Player Manchester City Can’t Afford to Lose This Summer

Given the season Manchester City have had, which was defined by their inconsistency and domestic failure, there are, understandably, questions being asked about the squad.

Too old? Lacking quality? In need of a tactical reorganisation? The inquest is likely to be run until Guardiola’s arrival on July 1 when he will set about reshaping the squad in his image, with significant outlay expected as he looks to turn City into a side capable of both domestic and European success.

It’s a squad with holes and limitations, but it remains one possessing plenty of quality, too. Kevin De Bruyne has shone since his summer move, bringing assists, goals and an outstanding array of passing.

Fernandinho has perhaps been the most consistent player at the club over the three years Manuel Pellegrini was in charge, David Silva’s quality is enduring and Joe Hart continues to reaffirm his position as one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers. There’s plenty for Guardiola to work with.

It’s perhaps Sergio Aguero, though, who remains the most important to keep hold of, mainly because of his supreme goalscoring talents, but also because of his commercial value and standing in the game. City have plenty of top-quality players, but none that come close to matching Aguero’s global appeal.

At 27, he is perhaps entering the best years of his career. He now has vast experience of three leagues, having played 498 club games for …

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