Posted on December 18, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. by BC
As he announced his retirement this week, Sergio Agüero would have made his departure from FC Barcelona easier given the financial problems faced by the club.
As reported in recent days by the Spanish press, Sergio Agüero officially announced the end of his career during a press conference on Wednesday. Victim of discomfort on October 30, during the match between FC Barcelona in Alavés, the Argentinian was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia, forcing him to retire. “I always knew I would give anything to have a chance to play again. However, after the last exams, my doctors advised me to stop playing professional football. Their words were enough to make a choice. Retiring under these circumstances is difficult, but life comes first, ”said Sergio Agüero in particular after this terrible decision. Arrived last summer at FC Barcelona , the Argentinian will therefore only have played five games in the Blaugrana jersey, but the story between the two sides would have ended on excellent terms.
Agüero's efforts after his departure
As the daily ARA explains, Sergio Agüero wanted to leave FC Barcelona with class. Aware of the economic situation of the club culé, the Argentinian agreed to terminate his current lease until June 2023 without being demanding on the compensatory indemnities. As a result, Sergio Agüero will only receive part of the salary he was due this season and will ignore his second year salary. “He gets along very well with the club,” said internally Barça , also grateful that Agüero did not wait until February to announce his retirement . The club culé will now have to be active during the winter transfer window to replace their former striker.