Sergio Aguero insists that he wants to become as big a legend at Manchester City as his father-in-law Diego Maradona is at Napoli.
Young striker wants legendary status like father-in-law
Sergio Aguero insists that he wants to become as big a legend at Manchester City as his father-in-law Diego Maradona is at Napoli.
Aguero was talking about Napoli ahead of City's crucial UEFA Champions League clash with the Serie A outfit on Tuesday, and the questions soon turned to his family connections.
Maradona is still revered in Naples after inspiring the Italian club to two Serie A titles and a UEFA Cup win between 1987 and 1990.
Aguero has made a fine start to his City career since his £35million summer move from Atletico Madrid, scoring 11 times in 15 appearances, but the 23-year-old still dreams of reaching Maradona's heights.
"In the past he told me everything about Napoli, and I have also seen on TV what he did, how important he was for the fans," he said.
"This is a matter of pride for me because I am Argentinian.
"It is my dream, doing what Maradona did for Napoli, doing the same for Manchester City.
"But I don't want to talk about myself, it is important Manchester City do well as a team."
Maradona
Maradona will not be at the game following the recent death of his mother and Aguero said: "I couldn't speak to him because of the situation, the loss of his mother.
"I just want to send the best wishes to him at this moment."
City are likely to face a hostile atmosphere but Aguero wonders whether his family connections might see him treated differently.
He said: "I don't know - I can't imagine any special treatment for me.
"All fans (hopefully) always accept me on any pitch I play but I think the fact Diego is Argentinian will probably help me."
Aguero will come up against another Argentinian in international team-mate Ezequiel Lavezzi, who forms a formidable attacking trio for Napoli along with Marek Hamsik and Edinson Cavani.
All three have been linked with City but Aguero was asked at Monday night's pre-match press conference whether Lavezzi might have tried to tempt him to join Napoli.
Aguero said: "We don't get a chance to be together (often) so we will usually speak about other things.
"Also, it would also be a lack of respect towards our clubs - but mainly I ask
him to come to join Manchester City."
