Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has declared that the Citizens may not sign a striker in the summer after it was confirmed that Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the season.
Guardiola says it would be difficult to replace Aguero, City’s record goalscorer despite Aguero missing much of the season through injury and for Covid-19 reasons.
Finances at sides around the world have been affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and Guardiola says City are no different, which could affect their summer plans.
“I want to be clear, maybe we are going to find a new player to replace him (Aguero) but in terms of numbers [of goals it is] impossible,” Guardiola said in his press conference ahead of Saturday’s clash with Leicester. “In terms of what he means, impossible.
“There are a lot of big chances that maybe we are not going to sign a striker for next season. We have enough players in the first team – and interesting players – with the world economics that we will not sign a striker for next season.”
Pressed on why City might not sign a striker, he added: “With these prices it’s impossible – we cannot afford it. That’s not going to happen. All the clubs struggle financially and we are not an exception.”
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