Sergio Aguero described Barcelona as the best club in the world as he completed his move from Manchester City.
After 10 years at City, Aguero passed a medical on Monday to seal his free transfer to Camp Nou, with the Argentina international to officially become a Barca player on July 1.
The striker became City s record scorer during his decade-long stint at the Etihad Stadium, but now he is set to be united with compatriot Lionel Messi in Spain.
The pair are close friends, and Aguero s satisfaction was obvious as he sealed his return to LaLiga, having previously played for Atletico Madrid.
We all know that Barca are the best club in the world, so I think I made a great decision to be here and I hope to help the team, Aguero said.
Of course it s a step forward in my career. I m really happy and hopefully I can help the team to win things.
First of all, I want to play and help the squad and if the team does it well I will be happy individually. I just try to help the team and try to arrive at the end of the season with chances to win titles.
Barcelona is my new city.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)
Hit by injuries and COVID-19 in a disrupted final season at City, Aguero bowed out with a substitute appearance in the Champions League final as Pep Guardiola s side lost 1-0 to Chelsea in Porto on Saturday.
Speaking in an interview released on Barcelona s Twitter account, Aguero indicated he had moved on and was now looking firmly to the future.
He said: I want to send a big hug to everyone, to all supporters. I will try to give my best and hopefully the fans will enjoy my football skills.
I ve changed a little bit at least my look when I arrived to Europe to Atletico Madrid at 18 years old. I learnt a lot, then I played for City in the Premier League.
Now I ve changed of course my way of playing, but I have an idea where I can play and I will try to help my team-mates with my experience.