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Sergio Aguero reveals Chelsea passed up the chance to sign him before he went on to become a Man City legend

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The former City star revealed that back in 2009 - while he was still at Atletico Madrid - Chelsea had expressed their desire to sign him. The striker, however, continued at the Spanish club for two more years before joining the Manchester-based club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Blues became interested in the player after their clash against Atletico in the Champions League in November 2009, when a young Aguero netted a brace in a 2-2 draw. The Argentine at that point, did not consider the offer as he still had three years left in his existing deal.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfRMUR_G2wQ" target="_blank">The Club</a> YouTube channel, the ex-Argentina international said, "After that game, maybe two months after, my agent said to me: 'Chelsea are interested'. I had just three years at Atletico Madrid. I mean, I loved the Premier League, to play there, but Chelsea were never interested after. At first, yes, but then my agent said: 'Okay, maybe not'."He further revealed what Stamford Bridge legend Frank Lampard told him after the English midfielder joined City in 2014 on a short-term deal.He added, "I spoke about that with Frank Lampard because Frank Lampard played at Manchester City. He said when I played against him, he told the staff at Chelsea to sign Aguero."

WHAT SERGIO AGUERO SAID

The 35-year-old is all set to return to action in June after confirming he'll be playing at <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sergio-aguero-out-retirement-man-city-barcelona-usd1-million-cash-prize-2024-tst-wrexham-borussia-dortmund/bltd463fda7ec4a5f00#cs615e1a228b050d44" target="_blank">The Soccer Tournament</a>, potentially facing up against teams such as Borussia Dortmund and Wrexham.

WHAT NEXT FOR SERGIO AGUERO?

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Premier League legend Sergio Aguero claimed that Chelsea wanted to sign him before he joined Manchester City.