Ex-Man United goalkeeper Sergio Romero retires due to 'family reasons'

Argentina’s most-capped goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, has retired at 39, stepping away from playing to prioritise his family after a final spell with Argentinos Juniors. Having been released in December, he chose to focus on family and prepare for a new role on the touchline.

His retirement closes a 20-year career at the highest level. Romero earned 96 caps for the Albiceleste, often served as a dependable deputy to David de Gea at Old Trafford, and lifted the FA Cup in the 2015-16 season and the 2016-17 Europa League. His final years in Argentina included a 2024 conflict with a supporter after Boca Juniors' Superclasico loss to River Plate.

Reflecting on the incident, Romero said: "When the guy was swearing at me, I lost my mind. None of us go out to play a game to lose it, we wanted to win it as much as they did and it didn't happen. I couldn't think at that moment, I lost my mind. I apologise to the Boca fan, I was wrong with my reaction, I should have let it go and left.

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