Sergio seals his future

Sergio Aguero has capped an extraordinary week for Manchester City by becoming the fourth player in four days to sign a five–year contract with the club.

As City prepare for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League opening fxture at Newcastle, the Argentina striker has followed fellow star players Vincent Kompany and David Silva in committing to the reigning champions until 2019.

That triple boost for City has come after the week began with confirmation of the £32million capture of defender Eliaquim Mangala from Porto.

The 26–year–old Aguero, who has scored 75 goals in 122 appearances since his £38million arrival from Atletico Madrid in 2011, hopes the news will end recurring speculation over his future.

Aguero said: "The reality seems to be that ever since I came here, during every close season, there have always been rumours suggesting that I might be returning to Spain.

"People hear this stuff flying around and they take it seriously, but I can tell the fans and everyone at City to relax – I'm going to be here until I see out my contract."

Aguero continues to build up his fitness after suffering a groin injury at the World Cup and he is doubtful for Sunday.

But he said: "I got back here last week and the aim to begin with is two weeks of hard work to strengthen the legs and to get my fitness right.”

In other business, City midfielder Javi Garcia completed his move to Zenit Petersburg for a reported fee of £13million.