Sergio Agüero Set for Surgery Following Injury in Over-35 Competition

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has confirmed he will undergo surgery after suffering a serious injury while playing in a veterans’ match in Argentina.

Forced into early retirement from professional football in 2021, Aguero sparked major concern when he was carried off the pitch in an over-35s clash between Independiente and River Plate.

The 37-year-old was participating in the fixture at the Wilde Stadium when he suffered a non-contact injury to his lower left leg. It was a sombre atmosphere as the veteran forward was assisted directly to the dressing room and later taken for medical evaluations.

Taking to social media, Aguero shared an update on his condition. Initial scans have revealed a significant tear that will require a long road to recovery for the former Barcelona man.

Sergio Aguero is set to undergo surgery. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Aguero stated: “I had an MRI and it was confirmed that I tore my tendon. Tomorrow I will start with the tests and I will have to undergo surgery. There’s no other option.” He also took a moment to express his gratitude for the immediate support he received on the field, adding: “I want to thank all the boys from Independiente and also those from River who were worried.”

Aguero will now start his rehabilitation process. Despite not playing at the professional level, an Achilles injury remains one of the most grueling recoveries for any athlete to endure.

He will now begin the familiar process of rehabilitation, though this time he does so without the pressure of returning to the professional ranks. For now, the priority remains a successful surgery and a return to full mobility for the City legend.