Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterSergio Aguero brought his spectacular career to an emotional end five years ago, but the former Manchester City striker has no regrets about his life away from the pitch.For a decade, Aguero was one of the Premier Leagues best strikers, becoming Citys all-time leading goalscorer before he was forced into retirement shortly after joining Barcelona in 2021.But with the dust having settled on his glittering career, he is completely content to watch the action, rather than be in the thick of it.Pick the ultimate 4-4-2 line-up from players in FourFourTwo's definitive Top 100 ListAguero on calling time on his career.Its five years now since I retired, but luckily I dont miss playing, he admits to FourFourTwo.I do sometimes think Well, it would be nice to go and play for a bit, but no, its not like Im anxious about it. You may like Sergio Aguero on how Man City's success defines his Premier League legacy Sergio Aguero on his fondness for Manchester derby success How Sergio Aguero hit the ground running in the Premier League For almost two decades, Aguero played at the highest level in Argentina, Spain and then England, while also earning 101 caps for his country. Despite competing at the apex of the sport, he has found the transition to retirement surprisingly easy.Im retired, Im very comfortable, I do things I enjoy and have a great time, he continues before giving an insight into what his post-playing days involve.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.At the World Cup, I worked as an ambassador for FIFA Hospitality, and I was very happy about that, because I was treated very well.Today I enjoy watching good games, and its not a problem that I dont go on to the pitch any more.His relationship to City also endures, even if he is not a regular at the Etihad.I still run into a lot of Manchester City fans around the world, too, he says. Some arent from England, theyre from other countries and support City, but Ive also met many English fans in various places, too even in Argentina.Once, I was having dinner, and there were two English people who supported Manchester City, and they were very happy to see me! Wherever I am in the world, City fans treat me well, and its the same whenever I go to Manchester, even though I dont go there often now.Im always thrilled to be with my people.TOPICSSergio AgueroManchester CityPremier LeagueJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromZach Lowy
