Sergio Aguero hints he could extend Man City stay as record scorer eyes final tilt at Champions League… and Ballon d’Or

SERGIO AGUERO has hinted he could be tempted to extend his illustrious career at Manchester City. The Argentine’s contract at the Etihad runs until summer 2021 and he has always wanted to return to first club Independiente. Yet the striker, 31, also fancies making more history in the Premier League. He is the fourth-highest scorer […]

SERGIO AGUERO has hinted he could be tempted to extend his illustrious career at Manchester City.

The Argentine’s contract at the Etihad runs until summer 2021 and he has always wanted to return to first club Independiente.

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Yet the striker, 31, also fancies making more history in the Premier League.

He is the fourth-highest scorer in the competition with 180 goals — just seven behind Andy Cole —  as well as being City’s all-time top marksman.

Aguero said: “I want to continue growing even more and this is my opportunity.

“But for now, I’m not thinking about what to do.

“With all that is going on, the clubs are having problems.”

One thing that has eluded Aguero during his nine years in England has been individual honours.

He has never come close to winning the PFA Player of the Year award, despite his goals record.

And he hardly ever gets a mention among the contenders for the Ballon D’Or, which close pal Lionel Messi has won six times.

Aguero has 254 goals to his name in all competitions for City.

But he believes the club’s lack of success in Europe has hit his chances.

The former Atletico Madrid man said: “Every player wants to win the Ballon D’Or but the Champions League has a lot to do with it.

“My best year, last year, we won four titles but we had no luck in that one.

“I was not  nominated even in  the top ten because you need more to get in there.

“But I think I’m there — not because  I say so but because of the years I’ve had at City and  the numbers.”