SERGIO AGUERO will make a one-off return to the pitch this month after getting the green light from medical experts.
The Manchester City legend, 34, broke down in tears as he announced he had been forced to retire with a heart problem in December 2021.
The ex-Argentina forward took ill during a game for Barcelona against Alaves that October and was rushed to hospital after clutching his chest and complaining of breathing problems and dizziness.
He was initially ruled out of action for at least three months to undergo a period of observation before being diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia, ultimately leading to him hanging up his boots on the advice of doctors.
However, City’s all-time top scorer has now confirmed that he will play one more time in the 2023 Noche Amarilla.
The game is a traditional annual friendly played by Ecuadorian side Barcelona de Guayaquil againts differet opponents and regularly features a legendary name.
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Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho and former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan have taked part in previous years.
The official announcement was made last night as the game was confirmed for January 28.
And Aguero, who was in Qatar last month to cheer on Argentina to World Cup glory, soon took to social media to reveal more about his comeback.
He said: “I look forward to Noche Amarilla, to have fun and have a good time with the fans of Barcelona S.C.
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“I’ve had check-ups from the cardiologist, I am very well and I have already started training, so I will be able to play in the Noche Amarilla. I hope to have fun and feel the pitch again.”
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Aguero added: “I went out to eat in Qatar and was watching Ecuador’s first match in the World Cup.
“Some fans of Barcelona S.C. recognised me and asked me to come to Noche Amarilla.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
