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The former Barcelona star is headed to court over wages from his time at the club
Former Manchester City and Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero is taking legal action against the Blaugrana over unpaid wages amounting to ₦5 billion (€3 million).
The Argentine, who is famously close friends with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, is seeking compensation for the time he spent at the club before his premature retirement due to health issues.
Aguero’s Barcelona stint and sudden retirement
In the summer of 2021, Aguero left Manchester City for Barcelona after his contract with the Cityzens expired.
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The move was highly anticipated, with fans excited to see him alongside Messi, his long-time friend and international teammate.
However, things did not go as planned. Shortly after Aguero joined the Catalan giants, Messi left for Paris Saint-Germain, and the ex-Manchester City star himself was forced to retire from football due to a heart problem discovered just a few months into his tenure at Barcelona.
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Aguero had signed a two-year contract with Barcelona but, upon retiring, agreed to forgo his salary for the second year. Despite this, he is now pursuing the unpaid wages he was entitled to for the period he was an active player for the club, a sum estimated to be around €3 million.
Aguero and Barcelona locked in legal dispute over unpaid wages
According to reports from Spanish publication Diario AS, Aguero has initiated legal proceedings against Barcelona, aiming to recover the unpaid amount.
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The Blaugrana had initially agreed to pay him, but the payment request was denied by an insurance company, leading the club to withhold the money.
The Argentine forward is now seeking justice and financial compensation for the period he played before being forced into early retirement.
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Although legal action is underway, both parties are reportedly hoping for a quiet resolution, as Aguero is believed to prefer settling the matter out of court, which could help Barcelona avoid further negative publicity amid their ongoing financial troubles.
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