Sergio Aguero Retires From Football Due To His Heart Condition, Here's How Footballers Reacted
"I love you very much my friend and I am going to miss our times together on the pitch," said Leo Messi on Sergio Aguero's retirement.
Argentina and FC Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced retirement from football due to his pertaining heart condition. The Argentine is mainly known for his world-class performances as a Manchester City striker. He played a pivotal role in Manchester City's first-ever Premier League win. He also won a Copa America with Argentina in 2021.
Later on, he went on to win five league titles for Manchester City. He is the record goal-scorer of the Mancunian club with 260 goals in 390 appearances. Aguero opted for a transfer to FC Barcelona from City in the previous summer transfer window.
Aguero announced his retirement in a press conference alongside Barcelona president, Joan Laporta. An emotional Aguero said: "This conference is to announce I have decided to stop playing professional football. It is a very difficult moment. The decision I have taken for my health; the problem I had a month and a half ago."
"I have been in good hands with the medical staff. I made the decision 10 days ago after doing everything possible to have some hope of playing on. I am very proud for my career. I always dreamed of a professional career since the first time I touched a ball at 5," he added.
The football world wished Aguero on his sad retirement. Lionel Messi in fact said, "I wish you the best in this new stage!!! I love you very much my friend and I am going to miss our times together on the pitch and with the Argentina national team!!!"
Here are some other responses from other football players:
One of the best strikers ever! Want to wish you all the best for the future legend. See you soon @aguerosergiokun pic.twitter.com/DLsZ2aL6jg
— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) December 15, 2021
King @aguerosergiokun, i wish you moments like this also off the pitch! pic.twitter.com/GM9W3bd66A
— Roberto Mancini (@robymancio) December 15, 2021
Life, family and health are above and beyond everything.
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) December 15, 2021
Love you amigo ❤️ #Kunkun pic.twitter.com/kag09KUThW
A true legend of the game.
— Leroy Sané (@leroy_sane) December 15, 2021
It was an honour to play with you, Sergio.
I wish you all the best for your future. @aguerosergiokun pic.twitter.com/hMybroRitH
All of Aguero's teams also congratulate the striker on an illustrious career:
🤟 𝐔𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞. pic.twitter.com/08ReHJeFEw
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) December 15, 2021
Thank you, Sergio 💙#ManCity pic.twitter.com/idj2Rf8RxL
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 15, 2021
Fue un honor disfrutar de tu fútbol vistiendo la rojiblanca. Mucha suerte, @aguerosergiokun. pic.twitter.com/pUIXeNl0X8
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) December 15, 2021
#FuerzaKun ¡Gracias, querido @aguerosergiokun! Gracias por tantos años de fútbol, gambetas, goles y alegrías con la Albiceleste. Estarás por siempre en los corazones de cada argentino y te alentaremos toda la vida👏
— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) December 15, 2021
¡Todo lo mejor para lo que venga!
📝https://t.co/BoRVMieKfJ pic.twitter.com/OauliLeJRB
"I am still processing everything. Then they called me to tell me it was definitive. Right now, I am OK, but I know it was difficult," said Aguero at the press conference.
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