After the news of Sergio Aguero leaving Manchester City, Rio Ferdinand paid his tribute to the Argentine on Instagram.
Rio Ferdinand has a special connection with Sergio Aguero, especially due to their Manchester rivalry. The Argentine confirmed his departure from the Etihad Stadium earlier this week closing his glorious account for Manchester City. Ferdinand admires the star striker in spite of his notorious goal against QPR which cost Manchester United the title back in 2012.
The former Red Devils defender feels nostalgic remembering the tense moments as Aguero banged the last-minute winner to hand City the crown. In order to honour the 32-year-old’s sensational career with the Cityzens, Ferdinand presented a letter of admiration through social media.
Respect and Rivalry.
Ferdinand wrote on Instagram: “Agueroooooooooooo! This name, this goal, this moment still hits me at times when I least expect it like a bolt out the blue! Our closest rivals just across the city, snatching the title from out of our hands. Absolutely floored, distraught, devastated….a whole season demolished in the final seconds of the last game. [But] what I will say is that as much as I hated the outcome, I never hated or disliked Sergio for his moment like I thought I would.”
“I think how humble and chilled he seems plays a big part. But as much, or more, is how much I respect him as a footballer. He is one of the hardest strikers I have ever marked. He was direct once he had the ball. As a defender, he always had you on the edge. And you had to have total concentration to make sure you knew where he was at all times. Rivalries put to one side for a moment, Sergio Aguero is one of the best PL strikers of all time, no doubts. [He] snatched the PL trophy from under my nose but respect when respect is due! Good luck for the future.”
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