Sergio Aguero Retires From Football Due To Heart Problems.

Former Man City striker, Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football within six months of joining Barcelona from Manchester City. Aguero was forced  to retire from the game after he was diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia 

The Barcelona player made the retirement announcement during a press conference on the early hours of Wednesday.

He said: “This conference is to communicate that I have decided to stop playing football. It is a very difficult moment. The decision I have made I have taken for my health, that is the main reason, because of the problem that I had a month-and-a-half ago.

“I was in good hands of the medical staff who have done their best and have told me the best thing would be to stop playing. So I made that decision about a week ago and I want to tell everyone I did everything possible to have hope, but there wasn’t very much.”

"I have decided to stop playing football."

— @aguerosergiokun pic.twitter.com/kVpislPA9K

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 15, 2021

The Manchester City record goal-scorer, who moved to Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer, had to be substituted during his team’s 1-1 draw with Alaves in October after receiving medical assistance on the pitch to treat chest pains and dizziness.

The Argentina striker was taken to hospital for cardiac tests, after which he was ruled out for three months. However, Aguero did not make his return to the field before announcing on Wednesday at the Camp Nou that his playing career has ended.

City manager Pep Guardiola was one of several representatives from Aguero’s former clubs to attend Wednesday’s press conference, while the club also paid tribute to their former striker on social media.