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Aguero called 'stupid' by Atletico Madrid president over transfer

Enrique Cerezo singled out the Man City striker’s departure from the Vicente Calderon as having ruined his "hero" status

Atletico Madrid’s president Enrique Cerezo has criticised Sergio Aguero for acting "stupid" in his transfer to Manchester City six years ago.

The Argentine's exit from Atletico ruffled feathers as he appeared to try to force a move to Real Madrid, before ending up at City for a €45 million fee rather than the €60m the Spanish club desired.

With Aguero potentially angling for another move this summer amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico's president says his "hero" status at the club was ruined by his exit in 2011.