SERGIO AGUERO could be set for a return to football more than a year after he was forced into retirement.
The Argentine striker was given no choice but to retire in December 2021 at the age of 33 due to a heart condition.
A heartbroken Aguero gave an emotional press conference while at Barcelona explaining he was having to hang up his boots.
But now he could be gearing up for one final farewell after featuring in the Kings League - an indoor seven-a-side tournament set-up by former team-mate Gerard Pique.
Now 34 years old, both he and boyhood side Independiente have hinted at a final appearance in the club's colours.
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Aguero came through their youth set-up and played 56 games for the senior side, scoring 23 goals.
He then left for Atletico Madrid in 2006, before going on to star for Man City across an incredibly successful decade.
When asked about a one-off farewell return for Independiente, Aguero said: "I have to get physically fit, if I last six months. Let's wait, there are several clubs that want me."
It is not known which clubs are interested in Aguero.
He then went on to add: "If I'm well, I would play for Red [Independiente], clearly. At least I would have a farewell game."
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Aguero's comments led to Independiente president Fabian Doman insisting he was open to the idea.
Doman said: "I heard everything that Kun [Aguero] said and what I can say is that we with Independiente are available for whatever he needs. Tribute match or whatever.
"Play for the club? I cannot say that or excite anyone, only that we are for what he wants."
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Aguero, who was pitchside throughout Argentina's journey to World Cup glory, was taken ill during a game for Barcelona in October 2021.
He was taken to hospital after clutching his chest and complaining of breathing problems and dizziness during a clash with Alaves.
Aguero was ruled out of action for at least three months to undergo a period of observation before being diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia.
This forced him to retire from the sport after an 18-year professional career.
He hung up his boots having won five Premier League titles, the FA Cup, six League Cups, the Europa League and Copa America.