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Sergio Aguero will not be leaving City in order to join Barcelona, his father has confirmed.

The 25-year-old has scored 19 goals in 20 appearances for the Blues so far this term, leading to speculation that the four-time European champions could offer him a return to Spain.

But his father, Leonel, insists there is no truth in such rumours.

"I would like to see Sergio and Messi playing together but there is nothing at all," he told Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo .

Aguero, who is currently sidelined with a calf injury, will get the chance to visit the Camp Nou in February when City take on Barcelona in the Champions League.

He will come head-to-head with international team-mate Lionel Messi in that game, and Aguero Sr has revealed that the pair have exchanged good-natured messages about the contest.

"Sergio and Leo always speak and more after the Champions League draw,” he added.

“They're good friends, like laughing and they're already joking between them ahead the City v Barca clash.

"We will see two great games. I don't know if I will visit Messi's home, but I will go to hotel for sure to say hello to him"

Leonel also expressed his belief that City will edge a tight two-legged tie between the teams.

"I think it will be a 2-0 in England and at least a 0-1 in Barcelona,” he added. “I love Messi so much, but I want my son's team to win. It's a pity both Barça and City are facing each other so soon.

"I wish Sergio to score but the main thing is Manchester City win. Barça's players are all great but they should be careful of City's ones, as they are very good as well.

“They are hungry and they need to rule Barcelona out of Champions League if they want to keep winning titles."