'Never seen a tweet get this many likes': City fans discuss post from club

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 15: Kun Aguero of FC Barcelona looks on during the press conference to announce his retirement from football after a heart condition at Nou Camp on December 15, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) — Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

Yesterday was a sombre day for the world of football as Sergio Aguero officially announced his retirement from the game at just 33-years-old.

In a press conference in Barcelona, the Argentina striker and Manchester City legend confirmed that he will be hanging up his boots after an illustrious career at the pinnacle of the sport.

Aguero has been forced into retirement following a cardiac problem that arose in a recent La Liga match with FC Barcelona. And to say the attacker’s farewell event was emotional would be an understatement.

City manager Pep Guardiola was among a small crowd watching Aguero make the announcement next to the Camp Nou pitch, with the striker likely to go down as one of the best in the modern era following his retirement from football.

In total, Aguero scored 427 goals in 786 games for club and country as the Argentine became the highest goalscorer in City’s history as well as the highest-scoring foreign player in the Premier League, overtaking Thierry Henry.

As per BBC Sport, Aguero said about his retirement: “I’m proud of the career I’ve had and am fortunate it is happening to me now rather than before. I don’t know what awaits me in the next life but I know there are a lot of people who love me and want the best for me.”

With the striker the fourth-highest scoring player in Premier League history, the 33-year-old will go down as one of the best to ever grace the English game this century. And City fans on social media were full of emotion.

City fans in bits as Aguero retirement is made official

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Sergio Aguero celebrates with the Premier League Trophy as Manchester City are presented with the Trophy as they win the league following the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on May 23, 2021 in Manchester, England. A limited number of fans will be allowed into Premier League stadiums as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease in the UK. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images

Aguero will go down as one of, if not the, greatest players to ever for City, and his retirement struck a chord with many supporters.

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‘Never seen a tweet get this many likes’: City fans discuss post from club

City fans in bits as Aguero retirement is made official

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‘Never seen a tweet get this many likes’: City fans discuss post from club

City fans in bits as Aguero retirement is made official