Get up to speed with the latest information on Sergio Aguero who is considering to retire from the sport as his heart conditions turn worse
33-year-old Sergio Aguero made the switch from Manchester City this summer for free but got off to a terrible start. He was injured when he arrived at Camp Nou and made his debut for Barcelona in October. Meanwhile, he featured in 5 games for Barcelona and scored 1 goal in the El Clasico.
Sergio Aguero is renowned for his lethal finishing and is a complete striker who will never take his foot off the gas. However, in his final match for Barcelona, Aguero was on the ground holding his chest and was immediately rushed to the hospital.
Sergio Agüero’s set to retire from football due to heart problems, @gerardromero reports. The decision has been made and Barcelona have been informed. 🇦🇷 #FCB
Press conference to clarify the situation expected next week. pic.twitter.com/qwBk3zYk7O
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 20, 2021
After a few days, reports emerged in Spanish media which suggested that it is a severe case of Arrhythmia and the Argentine has decided to hang the boots. Aguero is a fighter and he will battle this disease like a warrior.
Sergio Aguero to retire from football due to heart problem
Aguero was desperate to play alongside Messi but he left for PSG and then the Argentine was alone in Camp Nou. He was cherishing solitude and was working on his recovery for the new season. However, he only managed to appear in 5 games for Barcelona and had to retire because of serious health issues.
Career, Stats And Goals
Aguero established himself in European football with Atletico Madrid and established himself as one of the best forwards in the World. He stayed in Atletico for 5 years then moved to Manchester City on a multi-million deal.
He played a majority of his football in the English Premier League and became their top scorer most of the time. Aguero’s major contribution in Manchester City history is the title-winning goal which was City’s first Premier League title.
Aguero has managed to score 386 goals in all competitions and 41 goals for the Argentine National Team. He has been named the best forward in the Premier League many times and was ruthless in front of the goal.
| Club | Season | League | Total | |
| Division | Apps | Goals | ||
| Independiente | 2002–03 | Argentine Primera División | 1 | 0 |
| 2003–04 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2004–05 | 12 | 5 | ||
| 2005–06 | 36 | 18 | ||
| Total | 56 | 23 | ||
| Atlético Madrid | 2006–07 | La Liga | 42 | 7 |
| 2007–08 | 50 | 27 | ||
| 2008–09 | 47 | 21 | ||
| 2009–10 | 54 | 20 | ||
| 2010–11 | 41 | 27 | ||
| Total | 234 | 102 | ||
| Manchester City | 2011–12 | Premier League | 48 | 30 |
| 2012–13 | 40 | 17 | ||
| 2013–14 | 34 | 28 | ||
| 2014–15 | 42 | 32 | ||
| 2015–16 | 44 | 29 | ||
| 2016–17 | 45 | 33 | ||
| 2017–18 | 39 | 30 | ||
| 2018–19 | 46 | 32 | ||
| 2019–20 | 32 | 23 | ||
| 2020–21 | 20 | 6 | ||
| Total | 390 | 260 | ||
| Barcelona | 2021–22 | La Liga | 5 | 1 |
| Career total | 685 | 386 |
Sergio Aguero Net Worth
Sergio Aguero spent 10 years at Manchester City during which he became their highest-earning player and was an influential personality in the dressing room. Subsequently, he also became the brand ambassador and endorsed certain products which have raised his net worth to a whopping $80 million.