Sergio Aguero announces retirement from football due to heart condition
After a health scare and month-long speculation, Sergio Aguero has decided to hang up his boots. In a press conference, the Argentine striker brought his 18-year-long illustrious career to an emotional end.
The player had injuries issue from the very start of the season. After moving to Barcelona, he was suffering from a calf injury. This injury saw him sit out the best part of the start of the season.
However, his return to the field was also short-lived, as only after five appearances for his new club, the player was taken off the field abruptly during a La Liga match against Alaves.
He was admitted to the hospital since he was complaining of chest pain. It was later revealed that he had a heart condition and was advised by the doctors not to partake in any sport.
After this incident, several rumours were floating around that hinted at his early retirement. But Xavi Hernandez, after he was appointed the new boss of Barcelona, turned them down.
"It's a very difficult moment … it's for my health."
— @aguerosergiokun pic.twitter.com/DYBjqqSQf2
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 15, 2021
On Wednesday, Aguero himself decided to host a press conference to announce his departure from the sport. The 33-year-old said, “My health comes first. Medical staff have told me it’s best to stop playing, and so I’m now leaving Barcelona and retiring from professional football.”
In his long career, Aguero represented only four football clubs around the globe. His longest run came for Manchester City, for whom he played around 390 matches and scored a whopping number of 260 goals. He remains their highest goal scorer to this date.
King Kun.
Everyone at Manchester City would like to take this opportunity to thank @aguerosergiokun for his incredible contribution to our success over the last decade and wish him well in his retirement 💙 pic.twitter.com/AgMWXZtPZ8
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 15, 2021
