Romero kept 39 clean sheets in 69 appearances for Manchester United, helping the club win the Europa League in 2016-17 and an FA Cup. He was also a runner-up in the 2014 World Cup with Argentina. However, his career ended on a sour note: he was released by Argentinos Juniors in December 2024 and did not find another club.
According to Daily Mail - Sport, Romero left Boca Juniors under a cloud after an incident with a fan following a Superclasico loss in 2024, when he was restrained by club officials from confronting a supporter. He expressed readiness to begin a coaching career, citing experience under managers like Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. Ashley Young has also decided to retire after the current season, according to multiple reports.
I want to offer my apologies to the Boca fans for the situation at the end. 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. They have the right to express themselves.
The 39-year-old currently plays for Ipswich Town in the Championship, where he has made 15 appearances this season. Ipswich sits in second place with one round left, with a chance of direct promotion to the Premier League. In an official statement, Young said he is proud of his career achievements and is now focused on helping Ipswich return to the Premier League.
Young played for Manchester United from 2011 to 2020, scoring 19 goals and 34 assists in 261 appearances, and has also played for Aston Villa, Watford, Everton, and Inter. He scored 7 goals in 39 appearances for England and has won the Premier League, Serie A, Europa League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Community Shield. Santi Cazorla has decided to retire after the season, according to multiple reports.
Boca fans have a lot of respect for me, and every time they run into me, they ask why I left. I think it (leaving) was because of the incident with the fan and because the last year I played wasn't the same as the previous one.
Mads Albaek has also decided to retire after the season, per multiple reports. Pedro Rodriguez may retire after this season, according to Nicolo Schira, and will leave Lazio regardless of his retirement decision. Pedro has won the World Cup, Premier League, Champions League, and five Spanish league titles.
I'm ready to cross the line and begin a career that will surely be beautiful. Football is about moments, names, and adapting to the squad you have. Playing in Europe and being coached by Louis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Tata Martino, and Alejandro Sabella gave me the tools to find my way.