Sergio Aguero reacts to reports about Lionel Messi-related clause in his Barcelona contract

Sergio Aguero has insisted that a Lionel Messi-related exit clause in his Barcelona contract does not exist.

The Argentine forward, who joined Barcelona in the summer as a free agent after his deal with Manchester City ended, was said to be attracted to the club to play alongside his good friend Messi.

So when Messi was unable to re-sign with Barcelona and joined PSG on a free transfer, Aguero was said to be disgruntled and there was even whispers of cancelling his contract.

But the 33-year-old striker says there was never any such release clause and he remains fully committed to his new club despite Messi’s departure.

“I don’t understand why there was talk of this. When I signed, Leo had nothing signed. They were coming to an agreement”, he told RAC1.

“It was invented that there was a clause, but there was nothing.”

When asked whether he wants to face Messi in the Champions League, he added: “I’ve already faced Messi, but it would be very nice. Now… we know that when Leo turns on the light it’s impossible to stop him.”