Five-year deal for Tevez at Manchester City

Argentine switches allegiance

Published: 14/07/2009

CARLOS Tevez was today set to be unveiled as a Manchester City player after finally agreeing a five-year deal with the Eastlands outfit.

City announced a deal had been agreed with the 25-year-old while the Argentina star was in the air flying back to England after a summer break ready to join his third Premier League club.

Manager Mark Hughes said: “This is yet another deal that shows the commitment of owner Sheikh Mansour to make this club the best it can possibly be.

“Carlos is an international player of the highest class who possesses all the attributes that will help drive this club forward.

“He is not only outstanding technically but he is a reliable goalscorer and someone who will contribute fully to the team ethic.

“He gives us another exciting attacking dimension.

“It is terrific news and I cannot wait to welcome him to City.”

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