Sergio Aguero close to agreeing a deal with Barcelona, going to play alongside Lionel Messi: Pep Guardiola

Manchester City boss revealed a much-anticipated piece of transfer news when he said on Sunday that outgoing striker Sergio Aguero is close to signing a deal with Barcelona. Aguero has been linked heavily with the Catalan giants who are hoping to revamp their side.

Sergio Aguero was the center of attention as Manchester City celebrated their Premier League triumph with a 5-0 hammering of Everton. Aguero received a guard of honour from his teammates following which he scored twice in City's final league game, which was also the celebrated striker's last Premier League outing.

Aguero broke Wayne Rooney's Premier League record in his final outing, taking his goal-scoring tally for City to 184 league goals as he brought an end to his 10-year stint with the Premier League champions.

Sergio Aguero is all set to leave Manchester City as a free agent after their Champions League final against Chelsea on May 29.

""Maybe I reveal a secret. Maybe he is close to agreeing a deal for the club of my heart -- for Barcelona," Guardiola told the BBC.

"He is going to be playing alongside the best player of all time, (Lionel) Messi."

Notably, Guardiola enjoyed plenty of success with Barcelona, winning 3 La Liga and 2 Champions League titles in Spain. However, Barcelona have struggled this season, finishing 3rd behind La Liga winners Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. They were knocked out of Champions League as early as the Round of 16.

Guardiola is confident that Aguero's addition will come as a big boost to Barcelona who are uncertain about Lionel Messi's future at the club.

"I'm pretty sure he (Aguero) is going to enjoy. And maybe Barcelona are stronger and stronger with him on the pitch," Guardiola said.