Sergio Aguero has reportedly been told by Barcelona that he will only play a supplementary role next season after joining from Manchester City this summer. The Argentine forward signed on a free transfer from Pep Guardiola's side amid strong interest from Premier League sides Arsenal and Chelsea, with an £85million buyout clause and a reported 50 per cent pay cut from his wages at City. But according to AS, despite his astounding goals record at the Premier League champions, he was told by the Spanish giants that he will largely be in a backup role - and has accepted that. Barcelona have reportedly told Sergio Aguero he will only play a supporting role this seasonArgentine striker Aguero (right) signed from Manchester City on a free transfer this summerAguero, 33, joined City back in 2011 for around £35million and during his decade at the club scored a whopping 260 times in 390 games in all competitions, working out at exactly two goals every three matches. The club are in severe financial difficulties due to their astronomically high wage bill, exacerbated by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: Daily Mail July 10, 2021 15:33 UTC