‘Thanks for everything’, ‘Happy Retirement Legend’ – Man City fans pay tribute to Sergio Aguero

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero, the man who provided one of the most iconic moments in Premier League history, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 due to a heart condition.

The striker spent a decade at Manchester City before joining Barcelona this summer. A decade at City saw him win five Premier League titles, six League Cups and an FA Cup, scoring 260 goals in 390 appearances.

Aguero scored 260 goals for City between 2011-2021. Possibly his most famous came at the end of that debut season, when he slammed in a dramatic late winner against QPR to seal City’s first top-flight title in 44 years.

In an emotional press conference, he said it was “a very difficult moment” but that he took the decision for his health.

“The decision I have taken for my health; the problem I had a month and a half ago,” Aguero said.

“I made the decision 10 days ago after doing everything possible to have some hope of playing on. I am very proud of my career.”

He added: “I will leave with my head held high. I don’t know what awaits me in the next part of my life. But I know I have people who love me. I will always remember the amazing things.”

Following Aguero’s emotional retirement announcement, Manchester City fans have been sharing their gratitude and support across social media.

Thankyou.
For Everything.
Will be grateful for the fact that your last goal was for my club. ❤️ https://t.co/8HZEvL29L3

— Aarush (@goood_mourning) December 15, 2021

Thank You @aguerosergiokun 💙❤
He Came…Played His Best….
Won Our Hearts,
Now He Leaves…Making History….
And Will Never Be Forgotten.
You Left The Field But The Field Will Always Remember You….#Aguero #Barcelona pic.twitter.com/slWDSHPgWe

— AliSayzzz (@alisayzzz) December 15, 2021

Honestly, I never properly paid attention to football until I saw @aguerosergiokun at the Etihad. He’s got a lot to answer for, no regrets to be had, and plenty more amazing things to come 🙌💙 pic.twitter.com/zBjRrM2BkJ

— Nono Knight (@mak_nono) December 15, 2021

Thanks for everything we love you 💙💙

— ce woz 💙💙 (@CeWoz89) December 15, 2021

I can’t believe you’ll retire this early @aguerosergiokun
You’re the star whom I love more than anyone else in the Footballing world….I made me fall in love of #ManchesterCity
Love you legend..
Enjoy your retirement.. pic.twitter.com/fKScsff7yk

— K.M. Sadik (@km_sadik1) December 15, 2021

#ThankYouAguero for everything you’ve gave to us🥺
You’re the reason I started watching football..#ThankYouAguero for making us proud to say YES, I’M A CITYZEN💙💙
Nothing is greater than health.. I wish you’ll be ashealthy as before…
Happy Retirement Legend Sergio Aguero 💙👑 pic.twitter.com/00BpieoeWm

— ¹⁰ (@AguxroSZN) December 15, 2021

Thank you for making making a young football fan fall in love with the club.. love you forever 💙 @aguerosergiokun

— Wildwest🏮 (@obialo_) December 15, 2021