Argentine striker Sergio Agüero will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
Following are some reactions to the news:
Former England Striker Gary Lineker
"You have given football fans in this country so much to remember: goals, guile and the greatest Premier League moment of them all. Well played and good wishes for whatever comes next."
STAGGERING.
JUST.STAGGERING.
A legend forever in Manchester, he will be. Sergio Aguero. pic.twitter.com/zj7rpmreFk
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Former Liverpool And England Striker Michael Owen
"One of the Premier League all-time greats, Sergio Agüero set to leave Man City at the end of the season. What a player. He's been an absolute joy to watch."
Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola
"He's a legend, the best striker I ever had at this club... but he's irreplaceable in the mind for our fans, to our people and to the players that played alongside him or the manager who worked with him.
"A fantastic person and human being. I think if his mind is still aggressive like he is, he can stand his career longer for two, three, four or five years."
Manchester City Midfielder Rodri
"I hope he ends up at a big team, that's what he deserves given what a great player he is — one of the greatest goal scorers of the last decade.
"I wish him all the luck in the world, he has completed a very successful era at City, being the top scorer of all time, and he deserves a fitting farewell."
Manchester City Midfielder İlkay Gündoğan
"He has done unbelievable things and has contributed greatly for City to be in the position they are in. There is the feeling of thankfulness.
"A great guy and of course unforgotten is his legendary goal. I still get goosebumps, and I wish him the best. We still have him for a few weeks and I hope he can contribute so that we achieve the maximum success this season."
Manchester City Defender Aymeric Laporte
"On and off the pitch, always a class act. I wish you nothing but the very best for the future. Really sad to see you leave like this but we still have a lot to accomplish with you."
Manchester City Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne
"A City legend for ever."
Manchester City Midfielder Phil Foden
"To train and play with this guy day in day out has been fantastic and I've learned so much. You are a true City legend!"
Manchester City Striker Gabriel Jesus
"When we play together I score one, he scores two. I score two, he scores three."
Former Manchester City Midfielder Yaya Toure
"He's up there with Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer and more and more. A big, big player. A big legend of Man City. Things are coming to an end. With all his contributions to the City fans, club and to the honor, I think it's well deserved."
Former Manchester City Manager Roberto Mancini
"I took him to City and I'm happy that he stayed for 10 years becoming the foreigner with the most goals in the Premier League. I think he's still one of the best strikers in the world, I've seen few like him. He's an incredible guy.
"I love him very much and wish him the best. The goal scored against QPR with which we won the Premier League will always remain one of the most important."
Former Manchester City Defender Micah Richards
"I'm devastated, it's devastating news. He's arguably the best ever striker to grace the Premier League. I think him, Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry would be my top three."
Former Manchester City Striker Paul Dickov
"He's up there with the very best, the club's record goalscorer. From the minute he came in 2011 and scored two goals against Swansea, we knew he was a very special talent."
Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak
"Sergio's contribution to Manchester City over the last 10 years cannot be overstated. His legend will be indelibly etched into the memories of everyone who loves the club and maybe even in those who simply love football."
Musician And Manchester City Fan Liam Gallagher
"To the one and only SERGIO AGÜERO thank you for all the good times you brought to our club you absolute LEGEND good luck in the future."
Former Liverpool And England Striker Robbie Fowler
"Some player ... deserves every accolade he'll get, will miss watching this legend in the Premier League."
(Reporting by Alasdair Mackenzie, Manasi Pathak and Richard Martin, editing by Pritha Sarkar/Peter Rutherford/Toby Davis)
