Sergio Aguero has retired aged 33 after a being diagnosed with a heart condition, just five appearances into his Barcelona career.
The great and the good have queued-up to pay tribute to the Argentine, who netted 420 goals in 764 appearances and winning 21 titles.
184 of those spectacular goals came from his 10 year spell at Manchester City where he won the Premier League title five times and also became the club’s all-time top scorer. Prolific.
In the tearful press conference at the Nou Camp, Aguero said: “The decision I have taken for my health; the problem I had a month and a half ago.
“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, players and fans have been sharing their gratitude and support across social media.
One Of The Greatest @premierleague players EVER. @aguerosergiokun
— John Terry (@JohnTerry26) December 15, 2021
LEGEND pic.twitter.com/8yWo7H43l7
This video will never get old
— Pablo Zabaleta (@pablo_zabaleta) December 15, 2021happy retirement @aguerosergiokun love you so much
@ManCitypic.twitter.com/UUJ82apO7j
We love you, Kun.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 15, 2021pic.twitter.com/88dtg9xKJd
King Kun.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 15, 2021
Everyone at Manchester City would like to take this opportunity to thank @aguerosergiokun for his incredible contribution to our success over the last decade and wish him well in his retirementpic.twitter.com/AgMWXZtPZ8
Pep Guardiola flew out to Barcelona so he could be there for Sergio Aguero
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 15, 2021pic.twitter.com/A4MesRZuwz
Happy retirement legend. What an incredible player. Stay well. @aguerosergiokun
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) December 15, 2021pic.twitter.com/XLWhoUyE6F
It’s a bitterly sad day to see Sergio Aguero hang up his boots for the final time but fair play to Barca, they’re giving him a proper send off. Us City fans will be in eternal debt to you for all the happy moments you gave us and football will forever love you
— Leopic.twitter.com/dcm49KcSbb
(@mcfcIeo_) December 15, 2021
(@mcfcIeo_) — Football Daily (@footballdaily) December 15, 2021
"We cannot replace him."
Pep Guardiola after Sergio Aguero played his final game for Man City pic.twitter.com/LoKM9wMJAR
"We cannot replace him." 
It was an honour to compete against a player like you, @aguerosergiokun, one of the best players in the world. Best of luck to you and your family.
— Real Madrid C.F.(@realmadriden) December 15, 2021
(@realmadriden) Happy retirement you absolute legend
— Paul Dickov (@OfficialPDickov) December 15, 2021@aguerosergiokunpic.twitter.com/TeJrmJlY2P