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Craig HillCarlos Tevez requests Man City transfer
July 5th 2011 09:21
Following the long-protracted 'will he, won't he' story of the last year, Carlos Tevez has again announced his desire to leave Manchester City, and England, behind this summer.
This time, I fear there is no persuading him to stay.
"But, Ross, why as a Manchester United fan are you fearing that, this time, he will leave your city rivals? Surely that is to United's benefit?!"
Well let me tell you why.
Carlos Tevez is a one-of-a-kind.
He has played with his heart on his sleeve at all three of the English Premier League clubs he has played for. And I genuinely believe that if West Ham had been relegated on the final day of the season 2006-07 season, had there not been all these ownership problems, that he would have played in the Championship.
He gives his all nearly every game, simply enjoying the fact that he is playing a sport he loves for his career. You cannot question the effort he has put in for all of his clubs, and how many players can say that they have left their former clubs, still with the adoration of every fan?
Ever since Paul Ince was pictured wearing a Manchester United shirt in 1992, despite still being a West Ham United player, a sourness between the Red Devils and the Hammers has existed. Yet, through Tevez, a common bond is shared. And I don't think there are many West Ham fans who have anything but respect and gratitude for what he did for them, despite his leaving for Man United.
And even fewer players have crossed from Old Trafford to the City of Manchester Stadium/ Maine Road and still been adored by the United fans. Probably Denis Law being the other notable player.
So, as much as one of United's title rivals and bitter neighbours will be losing their star player, I think I'll be joined by the majority of United fans when I say that the English game will miss him. I think he'll be more missed in England than Cristiano Ronaldo. Maybe even as much as David Beckham.
And Tevez is someone the entire England team should look to for inspiration. They could all do with a generous pinch of his attitude.
So why the decision? Well the same as before, really. Family reasons.
The 27-year-old Argentinian, currently playing at the Copa America, stated:
"It is with great regret that I have to inform Manchester City of my wish to leave the club. I would like to state that I have great respect for the club, its supporters and the owner, Sheikh Mansoor, who has been nothing other than respectful to me.
I hope that the people understand the difficult circumstances I have been living under the past 12 months, in regards to my family.
Living without my children in Manchester has been incredibly challenging for me. Everything I do, I do for my daughters, Katie and Florencia. I need to be closer to them and to spend more time with them."
Whilst saying that his ideal move would be to go home to Buenos Aires, he admitted that such a move would be unlikely at this stage of his career, and instead, following former United team-mate, Cristiano Ronaldo across to Spain would be the most likely option.
"I hope that most of the City fans will understand that I have given them my all on the pitch and that my dedication to the city cause has been 100 per cent on the pitch. I hope I have done my bit to help City continue their progress towards their ambition to be champions of England and to advance in the Champions League. I have no doubt that the players and management of City will achieve great success in the future."
Tevez' record in England is impressive: 7 goals in 26 appearances for West Ham; 19 goals in 63 for Manchester United and a HUGELY impressive 43 league goals in 65 matches for Manchester City
Tevez scored 43 league goals in 65 matches for City and is expected to fetch upwards of £40 million.
This time, I fear there is no persuading him to stay.
"But, Ross, why as a Manchester United fan are you fearing that, this time, he will leave your city rivals? Surely that is to United's benefit?!"
Well let me tell you why.
Carlos Tevez is a one-of-a-kind.
He has played with his heart on his sleeve at all three of the English Premier League clubs he has played for. And I genuinely believe that if West Ham had been relegated on the final day of the season 2006-07 season, had there not been all these ownership problems, that he would have played in the Championship.
He gives his all nearly every game, simply enjoying the fact that he is playing a sport he loves for his career. You cannot question the effort he has put in for all of his clubs, and how many players can say that they have left their former clubs, still with the adoration of every fan?
Ever since Paul Ince was pictured wearing a Manchester United shirt in 1992, despite still being a West Ham United player, a sourness between the Red Devils and the Hammers has existed. Yet, through Tevez, a common bond is shared. And I don't think there are many West Ham fans who have anything but respect and gratitude for what he did for them, despite his leaving for Man United.
And even fewer players have crossed from Old Trafford to the City of Manchester Stadium/ Maine Road and still been adored by the United fans. Probably Denis Law being the other notable player.
So, as much as one of United's title rivals and bitter neighbours will be losing their star player, I think I'll be joined by the majority of United fans when I say that the English game will miss him. I think he'll be more missed in England than Cristiano Ronaldo. Maybe even as much as David Beckham.
And Tevez is someone the entire England team should look to for inspiration. They could all do with a generous pinch of his attitude.
So why the decision? Well the same as before, really. Family reasons.
The 27-year-old Argentinian, currently playing at the Copa America, stated:
"It is with great regret that I have to inform Manchester City of my wish to leave the club. I would like to state that I have great respect for the club, its supporters and the owner, Sheikh Mansoor, who has been nothing other than respectful to me.
I hope that the people understand the difficult circumstances I have been living under the past 12 months, in regards to my family.
Living without my children in Manchester has been incredibly challenging for me. Everything I do, I do for my daughters, Katie and Florencia. I need to be closer to them and to spend more time with them."
Whilst saying that his ideal move would be to go home to Buenos Aires, he admitted that such a move would be unlikely at this stage of his career, and instead, following former United team-mate, Cristiano Ronaldo across to Spain would be the most likely option.
"I hope that most of the City fans will understand that I have given them my all on the pitch and that my dedication to the city cause has been 100 per cent on the pitch. I hope I have done my bit to help City continue their progress towards their ambition to be champions of England and to advance in the Champions League. I have no doubt that the players and management of City will achieve great success in the future."
Tevez' record in England is impressive: 7 goals in 26 appearances for West Ham; 19 goals in 63 for Manchester United and a HUGELY impressive 43 league goals in 65 matches for Manchester City
Tevez scored 43 league goals in 65 matches for City and is expected to fetch upwards of £40 million.
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