Shanghai Shenhua Signs Argentine Midfield Star.

Shanghai Shenhua has signed Argentine midfielder Sergio Aguero to a three-year contract, the club announced on Tuesday.

Aguero, who spent two seasons at Manchester City, is widely regarded as one of the best players in world football and was linked with a move to Shanghai for some time.

The 28-year-old joined City from Real Madrid in 2015 and has since become one of the most prolific goalscorers in European history. He helped them win the Champions League in 2016 and the UEFA Champions League in 2019.

Aguero's signing will be seen as a major boost for Shanghai, which have struggled to find consistent success under manager Zhang Yiwu during his tenure as head coach. The Argentine international has been a regular starter at the club, scoring 44 goals in 77 appearances so far this season.

He is known for his strong aerial ability and powerful shot-stick, and he is a threat up front for the Argentina national team. In addition to playing for Shanghai, Aguero also plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona and will be hoping to make a lasting impact at the Etihad Stadium.

The signing comes just weeks after Shenhua's Chinese Super League rivals Guangzhou Evergrande announced their own deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Thiago Alves. The pair were initially linked with a move to Shanghai but the club opted not to pursue the deal.

In conclusion, Shenhua's signing of Sergio Aguero is a significant step forward for the club and a welcome development for fans around the world. With Aguero at the helm, Shanghai can look forward to another successful campaign in the Chinese top flight.