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Manchester City unveils a statue of Argentinian Sergio Agü ;ero created by sculptor Andy Scott, outside the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, England.
Manchester City unveiled A statue of Argentina’s Sergio Agüero was unveiled on Friday on the 10th anniversary of the dramatic goal the now-retired striker scored in 2010. in stoppage time to give the club its first Premier League title.
The 33-year-old Argentine returned to the Etihad Stadium on Friday, when City honored to his top scorer with a statue that represents the moment in which Agüero ripped off his goal. his jersey to celebrate after scoring against the Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the 2011-12 season.
“The truth is that it is something very nice, seeing myself 10 years ago”, said Agüero. “And in those 10 years I was able to win many titles and help the club become one of the most important in the world. It’s something very special”.
City He has five Premier titles with Agüero and he is very close to raising another. With City, Agüero scored. He scored 260 goals, a club record, and was a key element in the team’s growth as a major footballing force. Before 2012, City hadn’t won England’s top flight since 1968.
Agüero, 33, switched to Barcelona in the past interseasonal period, but withdrew in December due to a heart problem.
The statue joins similar tributes to Agüero’s former teammates, Vincent Kompany and David Silva, already installed outside the stadium.
It was sculpted by Scottish artist Andy Scott, who lives in Philadelphia.