Heartbreak As Barcelona Star Set To Make Retirement Announcement Amid Heart Problems

• Sergio Aguero has already confirmed he would be out of football action for the next three months
• The injury-prone Argentine striker is reportedly set to make a retirement announcement at only 33
• He has featured only six times for Barcelona since signing on a free transfer after his contract at Manchester City ran out

Sergio Aguero is set to announce his retirement from football next week, according to stunning reports from Spain, Mirror reports.

The 33-year old was initially ruled out for at least three months when he was forced to leave the pitch during the match against Alaves after complaining of shortness of breath.

Cardiological tests went on to reveal the Argentine suffers from irregular heartbeat, a condition which he had early on in his career.

According to revered journalist Gerard Romero, the Alaves game might as well be the last for Aguero as a football player as further checks on his condition have prompted the decision to retire.

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Further reports state Aguero has been made aware of the developments and a press conference will be held next week to announce his plans for the future.

In the wake of the incident during the Alaves game, Aguero spoke out publicly on social media where he expressed some optimism that all would be well. He wrote via Sporting Life:

"Given the rumours, I tell them that I am following the indications of the club's doctors, doing tests and treatment and seeing my progress within 90 days. Always positive.”

Recently, Aguero’s Argentina teammates paid tribute to the striker ahead of their recent World Cup qualifier against Brazil.

Lionel Messi and other teammates were pictured with a banner bearing Aguero’s image with the message: ‘We are all with you Kun’.

Aguero’s former manager Pep Guardiola also recently sent a passionate plea to the striker to prioritise his health ahead of football. Guardiola said.

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“We wish him as speedy and safe recovery as possible and he comes back, if possible, to play again, otherwise to enjoy his life and what he has done, and to be careful and be safe for the rest of his life.”

Life without Aguero

Barcelona, who recently announced Xavi as their new manager, could already be planning for life without the Argentine.

Rumour has it that Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is among the top targets for the Blaugrana in January.

Aguero's girlfriend settles breakup rumours

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that there were rumours that former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero had split with his girlfriend Sofia Calzetti, but she was spotted holding his hands at the hospital.

The Barcelona striker was rushed to the hospital over the weekend after he suffered what medics refer to as breathing problems.

And his girlfriend Sofia shared a picture on her Instagram handle, showing her squeezing the 33-year-old’s hand after it was confirmed he is out for at least three months.