Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has revealed he turned down the chance to sign Argentine forward Sergio Aguero in 2006.
But instead Aguero, then 17-years-old, joined Spanish side Atletico Madrid for £14million.
Benitez turned down the chance to sign Aguero, because he felt it was too risky.
“Two years ago the agents were talking with us about players and he was one of those but he was too young,” Benitez told The Times.
“Atletico paid big money for him, around 18million euros [about £14million] for a player who was a risk.
“In the Premier League it’s different and sometimes players will need more time here to improve.”
Aguero is now regarded as one of the best players in the world.
Liverpool will travel to Madrid for their UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
[Source: The Times]
