Manchester City legend and Argentine forward, Sergio Aguero has hanged his boots from football having suffered health problems.
The striker on his social media channel, stated that his decision was mainly because his health but remains positive of what next to come.
He wrote, "I've always known that I'd give it all to have a chance to play again. However, after the last exams, I was advised by my doctors to cease practicing professional football. Their words were sufficient to make a choice. Retiring under these circumstances is difficult, but life comes first - I've known that form the start.
"One of the many things that football taught me is that you can turn defeat into victory. This won't he any different. It's surely painful - but it's no tragedy. A tragedy would have been another thing altogether. My thoughts are not on the time I could have played on, they are on their wonderful 18 years u did get to play.
"This amazing career will remain with me, and so will carrying it out wit passion and dedication year after year. I keep the affection and care I received from each of the teams I played for when I was just a kid. And then at Indpendiente, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Argentina's national team, always so dear to me. My recognition goes to the fans, who stood by me through thick and thin - your support has made me stronger.
"I want to thank all the trainees, teammates, colleagues, staff, physios and managers who allowed me to develop my career in the best of conditions. My special gratitude goes to my family and friends, who were always by my side. And to my agents, the same I've kept since I was 14 years of age, who accompanied me with utmost professionalism and honesty.
"Beyond the titles I've contributed to win - something I greatly value - my biggest achievement has been earning the respect of my colleagues, and the love from the world of football. That's something that won't change - I'll keep it in my heart and it will make me strong for what's to come.
"Live goes on, and there's plenty of it ahead. It will be a new stage, a different one indeed, but I'll keep on just like I've done so far; always positive, with enthusiasm and joy.
"My love to all of you."
Although his time at Barcelona was very short lived, Aguero scored one goal in only five appearance for the Spanish giants.
Aguero however ends his career with 427 goals in 786 games, lifting five league titles, one Europa League and a host of domestic cups.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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