Former Manchester United and Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero announced his retirement from football on Monday at the age of 39.
After making his senior debut in 2007, Romero played for several clubs in Europe, most notably Manchester United, and helped Argentina reach the FIFA World Cup final in 2014.
With La Albiceleste, Romero won the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and won the Olympic gold medal a year later, together with Lionel Messi.
He joined United in 2015 as second-choice goalkeeper after David de Gea, quickly establishing himself as a reliable reserve player.
With De Gea injured, Romero stepped in to become the go-to option for cup competitions and inspired the Red Devils to the UEFA Europa League title in the 2016-17 season.
He won four trophies with the Premier League side: the FA Cup, FA Community Shield, League Cup and the Europa League.
With Argentina, he made his senior debut under legend Diego Maradona and represented the country 96 times, most of them with an Argentine goalkeeper.
Published on March 17, 2026
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