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Aguero set to return to football after quitting abruptly 3 years ago

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Aguero retired football in 2021after he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat days after he was rushed to the hospital

By Kehinde Okeowo

Former Man City striker, Sergio Aguero has said he is close to making a return to football after he was forced to retire 3 years ago. 

The 36-year-old will, however, be returning this time as a club owner and not a player.

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He made this known during a recent interview with popular Argentine streamer, Martin Perez Disalvo, better known as Coscu.

Aguero while speaking during the chat did not reveal the identity of the club he was trying to purchase, insisting he would rather keep it close to his chest.   

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Asked if he would like to return to football as a manager, the former Barcelona star said: “The truth is that I’m thinking of getting involved in a football club as an owner.

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“I’m not going to say which club it is, but I think we are on the right path.

“I like to be able to manage, to help the club to progress, to build a good team, a good staff.”

Aguero retired from professional football in 2021 after he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat days after he was taken to the hospital.

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