Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini believes Sergio Aguero could still have a long future at the club, reports Sky Sports.
The 27 year old Argentina striker was quoted this week saying he intends to return to boyhood club Independiente when his current contract at the Etihad Stadium expires.
City were understood to be keen to discuss new terms and Pellegrini, although he himself is leaving in the summer, thinks that could yet happen.
Pellegrini said: "Sergio knows why he wants to do it. It's difficult to talk about what will happen in two or three years more because players change their minds.
"Maybe he can be happy to return to Argentina but Kun has a lot more years here in Europe."