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Pep Guardiola reveals 'secret' that Sergio Aguero 'is close' to agreeing switch to Barcelona after tearful Man City boss accepts his Premier League champions 'CANNOT replace' striker as he leaves with 184 league goals

Pep Guardiola revealed Sergio Aguero is 'close' to agreeing a deal to join Barcelona as the emotional Manchester City boss insisted they 'cannot replace' the departing striker.

The Argentine, who will leave City after 10 years in the summer when his contract ends, signed off in style with two goals in a 5-0 victory over Everton as he lifted his fifth Premier League trophy.

Speaking to the BBC following City's Premier League trophy lift, Guardiola revealed: 'Maybe he's close to agreeing a deal with the club of my heart, Barcelona.

Pep Guardiola revealed Sergio Aguero is 'close' to agreeing a deal to join Barcelona
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City 'cannot replace' Sergio Aguero
The Argentine will leave City this summer after 10 years

'He's going to play alongside the best player of all-time, Leo Messi.