Sergio Aguero has shared that the rise of Lamine Yamal has rekindled his interest in football.
After his early retirement due to a heart condition, the ex-Manchester City striker confessed he had stopped watching football regularly.
Lamine Yamal reignites Sergio Aguero’s passion
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In comments on X, Aguero discussed how Barcelona’s young star influenced him.
“Honestly, since my heart issue, I haven’t watched much football. But when Lamine Yamal started performing well at Barca, I began to watch games again,” Aguero noted.
This revelation shows the impact of his sudden retirement in 2021. For Aguero, who thrived on competition, leaving the sport meant losing the regular rhythm of football.
Yamal’s success at Barcelona seems to have bridged that gap. As a teenager, the winger is one of the most discussed young talents in European football, showcasing both confidence and skill rarely seen at such a young age.
Sergio Aguero sees something different in Lamine Yamal
Aguero elaborated on what he finds captivating about Yamal.
“I really like Lamine, and thanks to him, I started watching football again… He does things I didn’t even try when I was young,” Aguero remarked.
This comparison is notable, considering Aguero’s own impressive journey in Argentina and the Premier League.
For a striker known for one of the most memorable goals in English football, recognizing a teenager’s creativity that he himself didn’t exhibit shows Aguero’s admiration. Instead of feeling nostalgic, he seems inspired by this new generation’s style.
Moments like these often help former stars find joy again through rising talents. For Aguero, Yamal is no longer just a promising player; he has rekindled Aguero’s love for watching football.