FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Deportivo Alaves - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - October 30, 2021 FC Barcelona's Sergio Aguero leaves the pitch after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Albert Gea
(Reuters) - Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero is set to announce his retirement this week following a cardiac evaluation, ending the Argentine's career at 33, Spanish newspaper El Periodico reported on Monday.
Barca declined to comment and the player's agent and friends were not available to confirm the information. However, sources close to the situation confirmed to Reuters that a ceremony is being prepared by the club for Wednesday.
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