Sergio Agüero is aware that he still has a long way to go before he can play for Barça as he is still recovering from a calf injury, but in an interview, he discussed the current situation at the club.
The veteran striker admitted that when Lionel Messi left Barcelona, he was in "shock", but that he never considered leaving Barcelona. The former Manchester City player admits that "I have to earn my place in the team and I know that at the beginning I will start from the bench".
On recovery
"It's going very well, I'm making good progress. There is no prognosis for a return but we are making progress and I hope to shorten it by a few weeks. It is painful and the problem is that it is close to the calf. The last MRI scan was pretty good".
On injury concerns
"Last year I missed games because of my knee, but I had the operation in July and I was recovering until December, then I went through COVID and it was complicated. The team was set up and Pep continued with his tactics and I had missed several months which made it difficult for me to get into the starting line-up because the team was playing very well".
Tough start
"I didn't understand why it came out that I was going to leave. When I signed, Leo hadn't signed. It was closed and that was it. I was waiting for Leo's agreement, but at no time was there a clause to leave. Then Leo's departure happened and I got injured and I couldn't even walk".
Messi leaves Barça
The Argentinian striker discussed dealing with club legend and friend Leo Messi leaving Barcelona. "When the talk came about signing for Barça, I knew that financially they weren't doing well, I didn't care about the money and I wanted to go and play in Barcelona. I told my agent to arrange it. It was clear that what I was earning at City was impossible here, but I was excited to play here.
"During the negotiations, I spoke to Leo, but not about his future at the club, I didn't want to bother him, but he told me he was about to arrange it. We were at the Copa America and then his departure happened and I was shocked. I would definitely sign for Barça again now knowing how the club is. The club will improve financially and compensate the younger players for their efforts. I have spoken to Leo and it is he will return to live in Barcelona. I hope it goes well for him. I already played against him with City and it would be nice to play against him again".