The father of Barcelona signing Sergio Aguero admits he also had offers from Arsenal and Chelsea.
The 33-year-old striker was unveiled as the first of three signings Barcelona have made this week, with the Argentine agreeing a two-year deal at the Nou Camp once his deal at Manchester City expires at the end of this month.
Speaking to Radio La Red, the Argentina international’s father Leonel El Castillo insisted there was interest from clubs to keep him in England, but added his son is now “happy” to have linked up with close friend Lionel Messi at the Catalan giants.
“My son was waiting right up to the last moment to renew with City but it didn’t happen,” he said.
“He didn’t know what was going to happen with his future. There were several clubs interested in signing him.
“Arsenal were interested in him and Chelsea to the last minute. If he didn’t stay in England, it was going to be Italy or Spain.
“He is happy right now after signing for Barcelona. I see him happy. He’s been friends with Lionel Messi since they were 15 and they’ve always talked.
“It looks like Messi is going to stay at Barcelona so they’re going to play together.”
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