Atlético Mulling New Agüero Deal

Sergio Agüero's agent is confident that Atlético de Madrid will begin talks over a new deal because he feels the player's buy-out clause is currently too low.

The 19-year-old has become hot property after an impressive summer in the U-20 World Cup with Argentina and with his strong start to the Spanish league, where he has netted five goals.

Agüero's current deal containts a €36m buy-out clause and IMG's Maxi Lo Russo believes that in time Atlético will agree that the figure needs to be raised to ward off major clubs.

"We are calm. Here, with what has to be done, there is time," he said.

"The season has only just started and we are in permanent contact with the club .

"We have a friendly relationship and Sergio just wants to continue playing and try to be do as well as possible.

"The other thing will be sorted out.

"Although his current buy-out clause is not low, it not that high either and we presume that Atlético are analysing the prospect of renewing his deal."

Atlético president, Enrique Cerezo, was not prepared to talk publicly about the situation as he did not want a repeat of ongoing saga that eventually saw Fernando Torres leave.

"I do not want to start another soap opera like the one we saw with Torres," he stated.

"The day that something happens we will let everyone know, but at the moment we do not want him to become unsettled.

"I am not going to start talking about this while nothing has happened."

Aguero Unhappy With Barcelona Substitution

As Sergio Aguero flew into Buenos Aires to join up with the Argentina national squad, Marca asked the striker about his thoughts on Atletico Madrid's 3-0 defeat at Barcelona on Sunday - and his substitution therein...

Sergio 'Kun' Aguero's much-vaunted duel with friend and international teammate Lionel Messi failed to materialise on Sunday as he was substituted off an hour into Atletico Madrid's clash at Barcelona.

The rojiblancos were 2-0 down by then and Aguero had failed to make an impact.

Nonetheless, he was disappointed by coach Javier Aguirre's decision to take him off.

"It always bothers me to be substituted," he muttered.

"But these things happen in matches. It's all over now: we lost. And I can do nothing about it."

Aguero has joined up with a contingent of 12 other Liga-based players to represent Argentina against Chile on Saturday, the young striker eager to score his first senior goal for the albiceleste.

"I'm pleased to be here; it's always nice to join the national team squad," said the former U-20 ace.

"I hope that all the good things I'm doing for Atletico Madrid can carry over to the national team."

Aguero was the key man during Argentina's U-20 World Cup win this summer, captaining the young albiceleste in the final against the Czech Republic and winning both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot in the process.

MESSI HIGHLIGHTS AGUERO THREAT

Barcelona winger Lionel Messi believes his side will need to limit the influence of Argentinian compatriot Sergio Aguero when Atletico Madrid visit the Nou Camp on Sunday.

Aguero has been in breathtaking form this season, scoring five goals in Atletico's last four games, and Messi had nothing but praise for the young striker.

"He is unplayable, scoring goals and doing impossible things. He is capable of anything and it will be very difficult to stop him," Messi said.

Messi, who leads the Primera Liga scoring charts alongside his countryman, hopes Barca can cut off the supply line to Aguero.

"We need to work well as a team and try to make sure that he receives the least amount of balls possible," he said.

Messi expects an open and attack-minded clash on Sunday.

"Atletico are a great team. They like to play offensively and in that respect they are similar to us. They have very good players in midfield and attack, so it should be a very entertaining match," he said.

Messi will begin on the right-hand side of Barcelona's three-pronged attack, alongside Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho, who is likely to keep his place in the side despite some off-colour performances of late.

Coach Frank Rijkaard has a bigger dilemma in midfield.

Holding midfielder Yaya Toure is sidelined and the Dutch coach appears short of options to replace the Ivory Coast international.

Mexico defender Rafael Marquez has filled the defensive midfield role with aplomb in recent seasons, but has been ruled out for a month after picking up an injury in the Champions League game against Stuttgart on Tuesday.

Brazil's Edmilson, another candidate, is also sidelined and Thiago Motta left the club in the summer to join Atletico.

In the absence of all of these players, Rijkaard will rely on his more attack-minded "three little men" (Xavi, Deco and Andres Iniesta) to share the defensive duties in midfield.

At the back, Carles Puyol and Gabi Milito have both shaken off knocks to be ready in time for Sunday's match.

Samuel Eto'o and Gianluca Zambrotta remain sidelined.

Barca are unbeaten in the Primera Liga this season, but sit two points behind bitter rivals Real Madrid in fourth place.

The Catalans were struggling for goals earlier in the campaign and could only draw away to Racing Santander and Osasuna, but have won their last five games, scoring 15 times in the process.

Following a disappointing start to the season, Atletico Madrid are also enjoying something of a purple patch.

Javier Aguirre's side have also strung together five consecutive wins in all competitions, scoring 17 goals without reply.

However, nine of those strikes came in a two-legged UEFA Cup qualifier against Turkish side Kayserispor and Aguirre knows his team will be in for a much tougher test on Sunday.

"Barcelona play the best football in the league and even with players missing will make things very difficult for us," he said.

Goalkeeper Leo Franco has recovered from injury and should return to the side, but Motta, Miguel De Las Cuevas and Luis Perea remain sidelined.

Atletico have an enviable record at the Nou Camp, having won two and drawn one of their last three matches.

Former Barca winger Luis Garcia hopes the form of Aguero can produce another upset on Sunday.

"We are a team that understands each other well and we can make things difficult for Barcelona. Let's hope that "Kun" (Aguero) can make the difference in the Nou Camp," he said.

Atletico are fifth in the table, three points behind Barca.

Aguero Earns Caparros Praise, Wants More

Sergio Aguero had another good performance in Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 victory at Atletico Bilbao on Wednesday, and the Argentine, who scored their opener, was praised by Athletic coach Joaquin Caparros.

Atleti dominated in Bilbao from start to finish, inspired for a second game in a row by a superb display from Sergio Aguero.

Caparros could but sit and watch his side be completely outplayed during the match, and was full of praise.

“Kun is sensational," he said. "He can be whatever he wants to be.”

But despite the recognition, Aguero declared that he is only thinking about keeping on improving

“Let’s see if I can continue like this right until the end of the season,” he said.

In reference to the fact that he scored once again in San Mames, the same venue where he scored his first official goal for Atletico last season, Aguero commented: “It’s funny that I scored once again at the same field where I scored for the first time.”

Atletico Madrid 4 - 0 Racing Santander Aguero goal.

Atletico Madrid secured their first win of the Primera Liga season in spectacular style against Racing Santander on Sunday to ease the pressure on coach Javier Aguirre.

Raul Garcia, Sergio Aguero, Diego Forlan and Simao scored the goals in a one-sided match which saw Racing finish with 10 men following the dismissal of Jordi Lopez.

Reports in Spain suggested Aguirre would be axed if Atletico failed to beat Racing and the Mexican coach appeared anxious as the two teams kicked off in the Vicente Calderon.

Nevertheless, his team started brightly and took a welcome lead through Garcia, a player Aguirre helped develop at previous club Osasuna, after just 12 minutes.

Aguero advanced down the left flank and crossed for the unmarked Forlan, who saw his shot blocked.

The rebound fell to Jose Antonio Reyes and the winger fed Garcia, who swept a precise left-footed shot past Tono to calm the nerves of his manager and ease the notable tension in the stadium.

Garcia got forward again on 19 minutes but saw his shot blocked on the edge of the area.

Nine minutes later, Atletico should have doubled their lead.

Reyes' defence-splitting pass found Forlan one-on-one with Tono, but the Uruguay striker hesitated and eventually lost the ball.

Reyes twice popped up again in the following minutes, but Tono comfortably saved the midfielder's long-range efforts.

Aguero then beat three players with a brilliant run on 39 minutes, but his one-two with Forlan was intercepted by the Racing defence.

The visitors were not in the game at this stage and continued to struggle after the break.

Reyes, heavily involved in much of Atletico's best work, found Garcia with a floated free-kick on 52 minutes, but nobody arrived at the far post to get on the end of the midfielder's flick-on.

Forlan then tried to set up Aguero on a quick breakaway attack, but Sergio Sanchez got back to clear.

Minutes later, Maniche sent a long-range effort just past the post as Atletico continued to pile forward.

The second goal was remaining elusive, but things would prove a lot easier after Racing substitute Jordi Lopez was dismissed on 64 minutes.

The midfielder had been on the pitch a matter of minutes but quickly earned two yellow cards for fouls on Garcia and Reyes.

His dismissal gave Atletico the momentum they needed and Aguirre's side went two up on 69 minutes when Aguero headed home Reyes' free-kick.

That goal gave the home side the confidence they have been lacking so far this season and a third soon followed.

This time Aguero turned provider, threading a neat ball through to Forlan, who fired a low shot past Tono.

And there was more to come.

Maniche hit the post on 79 minutes before Atletico made it four on 86 minutes.

Forlan found substitute Luis Garcia, who squared for Simao and the Portugal winger slid the ball through Tono's legs to complete a satisfying victory and provide some much-needed respite for Aguirre.

Agüero Given Scant Reward For His Effort

Sergio Agüero endured a long journey in order to make his full debut for Argentina and then only played for the final minute of the encounter.

The Atlético de Madrid striker was called up by Alfio Basile for the friendly encounter in Australia and the 19-year-oldwas relishing his chance to prove himself at the highest level.

After travelling 17,297 kilometres to appear in the game in Melbourne, Agüero was only able to appear as a substitute in the 90th minute as Leo Messi's replacement.

Argentina won the game 1-0 thanks to a goal from Martin Demichelis, but Atlético will not be pleased that their player was gone for so long for such little reward.

Agüero did not enjoy a long summer break as he appeared in the Under-20 World Championships in Canada and then returned to Madrid early to appear in the Intertoto Cup.

It was his performances in the Under-20 tournament that earned the former Independiente goalscorer a call-up, but Basile did not give him enough to show anything of his ability.

His dedication will have impressed the national coach, however, and should see him selected in the Albiceleste's next squad.

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