the fee was too high as well. the player clearly stated that he wanted to leave and city just didn´t give a fuck and paid the release clause/the amount athletico asked for. obviously it turned out to be a really good signing but at athletico aguero "only" was a very, very promising, almost great player and not the absolute WC player he is now... city can take those risks, we can´t. at least not now.
same goes for jovetic. i love this player and he may become one of the very best... but paying 30mio cash right now? just no..