Sergio Aguero Press conference LIVE: Sergio Aguero retires from Football – Barcelona had called a press conference today which saw Sergio Aguero make an announcement regarding his future. Club president Joan Laporta will accompanied the Argentine striker, indicating that he is retiring from football due to a heart condition that was first noticed in Barcelona’s […]
Sergio Aguero Press conference LIVE: Sergio Aguero retires from Football – Barcelona had called a press conference today which saw Sergio Aguero make an announcement regarding his future. Club president Joan Laporta will accompanied the Argentine striker, indicating that he is retiring from football due to a heart condition that was first noticed in Barcelona’s game against Alaves on October 30. Follow Live updates on InsideSport.in
The arrhythmia that Aguero suffered has caused him to not train with his teammates, as the Barcelona doctors revealed that there would be an initial three-month in which they would monitor his progress.
Sergio Agüero announces in tears: “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”. 🔴 #Aguero#FCB
Since joining Barcelona on a free from Manchester City last summer, the 33-year-old played a total of five games in all competitions and scored one goal, with that coming in the Clasico against Real Madrid.
Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero broke down in tears as he announced his retirement from football on Wednesday due to a heart condition, bringing the curtain down on an 18-year career during which he scored more than 400 goals.
Sergio Aguero Press conference LIVE: Argentina star retires from football due to heart condition, follow live updates
During Barcelona’s home game against Alaves in November, summer signing Sergio Aguero was forced off 42 minutes into his first home start for the club last due to breathing difficulties. The former Manchester City star was in great discomfort by the end of the first half, he threw himself to the ground after clashing with an Alaves player. The club officials rushed the Argentine to the hospital as soon as possible.
Sergio Aguero was taken to hospital for tests after suffering “chest discomfort” as Barcelona drew against Alaves in their first match since the sacking of Ronald Koeman.
Sergio Aguero Press conference LIVE: Argentina star retires from football due to heart condition, follow live updates