BEHIND THE LINES
he leads a quiet family life with his young family. There are no kiss-and- tells, no celebrity gossip, no drink binges or spilling out of nightclubs. Adapting to the rigours of the Premier League has proved to be a difficult process for a whole host of foreign players, even excellent ones, and yet Agüero seemed totally at home from day one. In a world of constant storyline and hype, the relatively quiet way in which he goes about his business, and the devastating nature in which he succeeds, is a refreshing change.
If he wanted to, Agüero could retire tomorrow and he’d never have to buy a drink in Manchester again (given he wasn’t too close to Old Trafford), living off the glory of that goal. You get the feeling with Agüero however that he is still just starting, that there is plenty more to come from the player. Manchester City will now not only want to retain their Premier League title this year, but also make a far greater impact on the Champions League than they did last season, going out in the group stages. It is a competition that Agüero, along with many of his team mates, is still to win, and one that really needs to be won if the club are to be taken seriously as a footballing power across the continent. Winning the Champions League is an unbelievably difficult process, an opinion supported by the fact that no side has managed to win it back-to-back since it’s facelift in the 1992/93 season, going from the old European Cup to the Champions League. Even Barcelona, regarded as quite possibly the greatest club side ever to have played the game, fell short. Quite simply, it is the measure of today’s teams and players.
With the resources available, the likelihood is that we are not far away from a Manchester City triumph in Europe. Whether it will happen this year is impossible to tell, but it can’t be too far away. What is true however, is that their chances to win it, along with more Premier League titles, are far greater with Kun Agüero than without.
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Question & Answer How do you feel your first season has been?
Really good. I feel very settled in England, I am happy with my team-mates and at the club, and delighted that I was able to help us win the Premier League in my first year here.
Were you satisfied with your own performance?
Yes, I think so. I have adapted pretty well and, like I say, I am settled in England. I came to Manchester City to win titles and that is what we have done.
Where do you see room to improve?
There are lots of things to work on. It is nothing specific - my left foot, my head- ing - just that you have to keep working on everything, improving as much as you can. I am learning a lot every day, though. I have changed a lot as a player in England and I am sure I will keep on improving.
Do you feel settled in Manchester?
Yes, of course. I like the fans, the city, and the style of life. I am very quiet, and living here suits me. My family is very happy here, too.
What is the best thing about living in England?
When it is not raining? I like the fans. They are very respectful.
What are the targets for next season?
More titles. We have to get better, because we know our rivals will improve. And we want to make progress on Europe, too. The Champions League is important for the club.
How do you like your new boots, the evoSPEED 1 FG?
The new boots really impressed me. As a striker I always need to get up to speed very quickly and the boots seem to be perfectly suitable for this. I like how flexible the sole is, it helps me to change directions quicker and really distinguishes them from other football boots.
What is the main difference?
Probably the comfort – that is the most noticeable thing. They are really comfortable to wear.
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