The striker, along with Argentina teammates Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis and Brazil's Fernandinho will be allowed longer to prepare following the Copa America
Sergio Aguero and the rest of Manchester City's South American contingent will miss the start of the season, says Manuel Pellegrini.
Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis and Fernandinho are yet to link up with the City squad after being afforded an extended holiday following their Copa America exploits with Argentina and Brazil.
Pellegrini wants to give his squad ample time to prepare ahead of the Aug.