Sergio Aguero is reportedly taking legal action against his former club, Barcelona, in a lawsuit claiming $3 million in unpaid wages. Aguero, an Argentine striker, joined Barcelona in the summer of 2021, but his time at the club was tragically cut short when he had to retire from professional football just a few months later due to a serious heart condition.
Initially, Aguero and the club reached an agreement to terminate his contract early, allowing him to step away from football for health reasons. However, according to reports from ESPN, Aguero has now decided to file a lawsuit against Barcelona, seeking the money he believes is owed to him.
An internal report from the club reportedly states: “On May 29, 2024, former player Sergio Agüero filed a claim for €3 million that he alleges is owed to him as part of the resolution agreement that concluded his employment with the club. As of June 21, 2024, there has been no conciliatory agreement reached between the parties involved. The club is currently awaiting the processing of this claim by a local court, which will determine the next steps in the legal procedure.”
As the situation unfolds, both Barcelona and Aguero will have to wait for the court’s decision on the matter. This legal dispute adds to the financial challenges that Barcelona is already facing, which is a situation the club could certainly do without.
In other news, Christian Eriksen has made it clear that he is not engaged in discussions regarding a potential contract renewal with Manchester United. Currently representing Denmark on international duty, Eriksen has hinted at the possibility of pursuing a new challenge away from Old Trafford. He joined United in 2022 when Erik ten Hag took over as manager, coming on a free transfer after having a successful spell at Brentford following a health scare related to his heart.
During his three years at Manchester United, Eriksen has played a total of 80 matches, contributing six goals and 16 assists to the team. He was instrumental in Ten Hag’s first season, helping the club secure the Carabao Cup and achieving a commendable third-place finish in the league.
However, Eriksen’s role at the club diminished last season, coinciding with United’s disappointing eighth-place finish, which has sparked speculation about his future. Reports suggest that clubs like Ajax, Anderlecht, and Real Betis are showing interest in the midfielder. Despite the ongoing rumors, Eriksen has emphasized that he never considered leaving United this summer and noted that the club did not express any desire for him to exit.
“I had no thoughts about moving on, and I didn’t hear from the club that they wanted to sell me or that I had to leave,” Eriksen stated during a press conference from Denmark’s training camp in Alicante. “I really just felt that my family and I were doing well.”
Looking ahead, Eriksen is set to become a free agent next summer. He has acknowledged that he is not in talks with Manchester United about extending his contract, indicating that he will likely find himself in a different situation by the end of the season.
