Argentine striker Sergio Aguero could consider retirement from football as his heart ailment is “more complicated than expected”, according to Spanish media.
The Barcelona player had to be taken off during a league match against Alaves last month as he complained of chest pain towards the end of the first half.
He was admitted to a hospital that night and it was later revealed that he suffers from cardiac arrhythmia. Doctors have told him that it would be a risk to continue his playing career and the club said he has been ruled out of action for three months.
After news broke of his diagnosis, Aguero had posted a message on social media, saying: “I am well and in good spirits to face the recovery process. I want to thank you all for so many messages of support and love that make my heart stronger today.”
Fuentes próximas al @aguerosergiokun confirman lo avanzado por @MartaCarreras_ . Me dicen que en febrero tomará la decisión definitiva sobre su retirada. Que la patología es complicada y puede hacer incompatible la práctica deportiva de alto nivel. Se dan 3 meses de margen.
— Helena Condis Edo (@HelenaCondis) November 12, 2021
Heart examinations now have revealed that the pathology is more serious than was assumed, and the 33-year-old may have to end his career prematurely.
One Spanish reporter has reported that Aguero will take a decision on his career in February.
"Sources close to Aguero... tell me that in February he will make the final decision on his withdrawal. That the pathology is complicated and can make high-level sports practice incompatible. A 3-month margin is given," read the tweet by Helena Condis Edo.
Aguero had joined Barcelona in the summer after a long, illustrious stint at English club Manchester City. He was also part of the Argentina team that reached the World Cup final in 2014.
