Agüero has enjoyed a superb second season in the Spanish top
flight, scoring a number of vital goals and establishing himself as
one of the best young players in world football.
Such performances have clearly garnered attention for the 19 year
old, with 'AS' reporting that a number of clubs have approached
Atletico in the last week with proposals to sign Agüero.
Atletico rejected most of the offers out of hand, but were
forced to accept
Chelsea's bid as it matched Agüero's release clause of
€55million.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is keen to start a new era at
Stamford Bridge following the likely break-up of the Jose Mourinho
crafted team and is looking for exciting young talents who can
fulfil his wish for attractive attacking football.
Agüero is one such player, but has rejected the opportunity to join
Chelsea, indicating that he prefers to show loyalty to Atletico and
continue the development of his game in Spain rather than make the
jump to England.
The Argentine striker has settled well at Atletico and is clearly
keen to repay the faith they showed in him by spending €20-odd
million to sign him from Independiente in 2006, especially with the
lure of Champions League football next season.
Inter Milan are thought to have been one of the other clubs that
approached Atletico in the last week but with the Italian club
unwilling to match Chelsea's offer and Agüero intent on staying in
Madrid, there interest seems futile for now.