Sergio Aguero Says He Underwent Knee Surgery, Will Be Fit for 2018 World Cup

Sergio Aguero has revealed he has undergone knee surgery following Manchester City wrapping up the Premier League title on April 15.

He explained on Twitter he hopes to return to action soon, and Spanish football writer Jose Alvarez Haya reported the Argentinian striker will be back to fitness in time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia:

Aside from a number of Premier League records, manager Pep Guardiola's side have little left to play for in 2017-18, having been handed the title following Manchester United's 1-0 home loss at Old Trafford to West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

Aguero, 29, has played a key role in the Citizens' runaway triumph this term, netting 21 goals in 25 appearances in the English top flight.

However, he has also struggled with knee problems, and he was sidelined for City's 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday because of a strong challenge from Ashley Young in the Sky Blues' 3-2 defeat to United on April 7, per Jonathan Smith of ESPN.co.uk.

With Liverpool knocking out City from the UEFA Champions League last Tuesday, Aguero can now sit out the rest of the season and focus on making a return for the World Cup.

Argentina kick off their Group D campaign with a fixture against Iceland on June 16.