Frank Christian
Barcelona and Sergio Aguero are making news again, but this time it isn’t for his exceptional performances on the field.
The former Manchester City and Argentine forward has filed a lawsuit against Barcelona, seeking €3 million, three years after hanging up his boots due to a heart condition. What’s the story behind this legal dispute?
Aguero’s allegations: The issues at play
Aguero, who made the switch to Barcelona in 2021 following a remarkable tenure at Manchester City, had to cut his time at Camp Nou short when he retired in December 2021 due to health concerns.
Initially, both Aguero and the club seemed to end their relationship amicably. However, recent findings from Mundo Deportivo indicate that Aguero is pressing charges for €3 million, claiming the club owes him this sum under their contractual agreement.
Barcelona’s financial statement for the 2023-24 season shows that Aguero has issued a notice regarding this amount.
The dispute has escalated to the social court after a conciliation meeting in June 2024 failed to reach a resolution between the involved parties.
Meanwhile, Barcelona contends that they have no formal acknowledgment of Aguero’s claim, which raises questions among supporters about how this financial disagreement emerged after what was believed to be a friendly separation.
Though Aguero’s stint with Barcelona was short-lived, this legal matter appears to be ongoing.
As Aguero pursues his legal challenge, Barcelona is gearing up for their next fixture against Sevilla following the international break.
