City star Aguero signs new 5-yr deal

Manchester City received a boost on the eve of the new Premier League season as Argentine striker Sergio Aguero signed a new five-year contract with the English champion.

Aguero is now tied to City until 2019 and his decision to commit his long-term future to the Eastlands club is a major bonus as it prepares to start its defense of the Premier League title at Newcastle on Sunday.

The 26-year-old's goals have played a significant role in City winning the Premier League twice in the past three years, with his most famous strike the stoppage-time effort against QPR that sealed the title on the final day of the 2011-12 season.