Manchester City have confirmed that Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the season.
Aguero, 32, will call time on his glittering career at Man City when his contract expires in the summer.
The Argentinean, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in Premier League history, has scored an incredible 257 goals in 384 appearances.
Man City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed that a statue of the club's record goal-scorer has been commissioned and will stand alongside his former teammates David Silva and Vincent Kompany.
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He said: "Sergio's contribution to Manchester City over the last 10 years cannot be overstated.
"His legend will be indelibly etched into the memories of everyone who loves the Club and maybe even in those who simply love football."
He added: "This is not yet the moment for farewell words and speeches. There is still much to achieve in the remainder of the time we have with Sergio, and we look forward to his contributions to the challenges which lay ahead.
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"In the meantime, it gives me great pleasure to announce that we will be commissioning an artist to create a statue of Sergio to live at the Etihad Stadium alongside the ones under construction for Vincent and David.
"And we look forward to the opportunity to bid Sergio a fitting farewell at the end of the season."
Aguero has won a every major domestic trophy since arriving from Atletico Madrid in 2011.
He has won five League Cups, four Premier League titles as well as the FA Cup during his illustrious spell.
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Though he will be remembered most for his dramatic goal against Queens Park Rangers to clinch the league title.
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