Sergio Aguero (Reuters Photo)
Former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has said he is ready to accept an offer to join Albiceleste in an off-field role at this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
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Former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has said he is ready to accept an offer to join Albiceleste in an off-field role at this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
The 33-year-old was forced to retire in December after suffering a heart arrhythmia while playing for Barcelona two months ago.
“This week we’re going to have a meeting. I want to be there (at the World Cup). I’ve talked to (manager Lionel) Scaloni … more thoughts included,” Aguero told Argentina’s Radio 10 late Friday. Has to be the coaching staff.”
Aguero was capped 101 times for Argentina in a career that included spells at Independiente, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City and Barcelona.
Argentina are currently ranked second in South America’s 10-team qualifying group and are already guaranteed a place in football’s showpiece tournament, to be played from November 21 to December 18.
Aguero announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with a heart condition in December last year.
The former Manchester City and Atletico Madrid player, who moved to Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer of 2021, suffered a 1-1 loss to his team in October after receiving medical help on the pitch to treat chest pain. Had to be replaced during the draw. and dizziness.
Aguero completed his 18-year long career with 427 goals in 786 games. He is the fourth-highest scorer in Premier League history with 184 goals in 275 games, behind only Alan Shearer (260), Wayne Rooney (208), and Andrew Cole (187).
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