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Yaya Toure, Kevin De Bruyne and Alan Shearer lead tributes to 'incredible' ex-Man City striker Sergio Aguero as he announces his retirement from football aged 33... with even Barcelona's arch-rivals Real Madrid wishing him well!

Tributes have flooded in for Sergio Aguero after the Argentine striker announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 because of a heart condition.

The Barcelona striker broke down in tears as he confirmed the news at a press conference convened at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

And it didn't take long for former team-mates - especially those from Manchester City - and rivals alike to show their appreciation for one of the best goalscorers of the modern era.

Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from playing at the age of 33 after the Barcelona striker was diagnosed with a heart condition

Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from playing at the age of 33 after the Barcelona striker was diagnosed with a heart condition

The Argentine striker, sat alongside Barcelona president Joan Laporta, struggled to keep his emotions in check as he announced the news at a Nou Camp press conference

His former City team-mate Yaya Toure wrote on Twitter: 'Sergio, my friend.