FORMER Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero has retired from football aged 39 for “family reasons”.
The Argentine spent six years at Old Trafford, playing 61 times and winning four trophies.
He will be fondly remembered by fans for being United’s starting keeper in the Europa League final win over Ajax in 2017.
But game time was limited for the Argentina international – who is the most capped keeper in the country’s history – as he played second fiddle to David de Gea.
Romero left United for Serie A side Venezia on a free transfer in 2021, one year after he survived a horror car crash.
He was unhurt after his Lamborghini crashed into a barrier on the A6144 Carrington Spur Road. close to United’s training ground.
Romero would end up rounding off his playing days in his native Argentina before calling it a day.
He spent three years with Boca Juniors – where he became infamous for a clash with a fan following the Superclasico defeat to River Plate.
He also had a brief stint with Argentinos Juniors. His contract with the club expired in December and he has been a free agent ever since.
According to TyC Sports, Romero has hung up his gloves due to “family reasons” despite having offers to keep playing.
Romero “fantasised” about playing for Racing Club, where he started his career, but didn’t receive a call from his boyhood side.
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He is now eager to launch a coaching career, the report says.
The ex-keeper reportedly told DSports Radio that he was “ready to cross the line and begin a career that will surely be beautiful”.
When asked about his coaching style and tactics, Romero said he wanted work around the quality he had available.
He also said he was influenced by playing under a series of top managers like Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal.
Romero said: “I’m going to take the step without any problem. I watch a lot of football.
“I like to watch it in all countries and leagues, even the lower divisions.
“My coaching style? Football is about moments, names, and adapting to the squad you have.
“Playing in Europe and being coached by Van Gaal, Mourinho, Tata Martino, and Alejandro Sabella gave me the tools to find my way.”
