Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini hopes they can convince Sergio Aguero he can achieve his ambitions with them.

Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to be linked with the 26-year-old but City boss Manuel Pellegrini thinks showing him they can compete with the best in Europe will be key next season.

"It is very difficult for me to answer for Kun (about his future)," said Pellegrini.

"What happened in the last few years was that we had to play against Barcelona both times and it is not easy.

"If we improve every year then at some time we will arrive at the same level as Barcelona.

"The most important thing for Sergio is to win titles and this season we didn't."