United Agree Record Fee For Tevez
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The Sun claims that United will pay ₤32million to purchase Tevez’s rights from Media Sports Investment, the Kia Joorabchian firm that controversially brought the Argentine ace to West Ham in 2006.
Tevez and compatriot Javier Mascherano joined the Hammers in similar third-party moves from Corinthians despite attracting interest from some of Europe’s superpowers, including Real Madrid. While Mascherano escaped to Liverpool in January 2007, Tevez stayed and almost single-handedly steered the London club to safety.
The East End outfit were fined ₤5.5million by the Premier League for not disclosing certain details of Tevez’s contract, such as the fact the player could be transferred without the club’s permission – as eventually happened.
After a drawn-out negotiation process, and extensive legal screening on United’s part, the 24-year-old moved to Old Trafford on a two-year loan last summer. He has impressed immensely, scoring 19 goals during his first season and forming an excellent understanding with Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo.
While the deal runs out next summer, the Red Devils had the option of tying him up in the winter – just as Liverpool did with Mascherano. However, despite Tevez’s public pleas for a permanent deal, United opted to wait.
But now, after talks only recently reopened between the North West giants and MSI, a figure has been agreed that will make the Albicelestes star the most expensive player in the history of English football, edging out Andriy Shevchenko’s ₤30.6million move to Chelsea.
It is unknown whether United must pay the fee this summer or whether they may wait until the loan expires next year.
our first signing this summer?
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woo sign him for perma deal best...and get another striker
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much more worth it then sheva.
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... 32 million
no more money for berba.. YAY go for huntelaar!
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crazy
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Actually its not so much lah... Anyway he scored 19 goals last season and help the team a lot... He seem to get quite a number of match winning goals too...
The £32m fee will not be paid up front by United. In reality, a sum of about £15m will be paid, with the rest following on in relation to Tevez's appearances and achievements.
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Tevez agent expects deal
Carlos Tevez's agent expects the Argentina forward to sign a permanent deal with Manchester United, but says reports of an impending agreement are premature.
Tevez is currently with the Red Devils on a two-year loan deal which is due to expire next summer.
Reports in Saturday's press claimed United are nearing a £32million deal with the striker's owners to secure his long-term services.
However, the 24-year-old's representative, Kia Joorabchian, has explained that while both parties are keen to strike a deal rumours of a nearing agreement are a little hasty.
Best club
"Carlos has another year's contract left at Manchester United," Joorabchian told Sky Sports News.
"He has an option which United could exercise to make him a permanent player. United are very interested in making him a permanent player.
"They are waiting for the current transfer window to finish before making that decision.
"I believe at the moment the news is that Tevez is extremely happy there, it is one of the best clubs he has played for.
"So he is definitely keen to stay. At some point we will get there, but not today."
Misquoted
Joorabchian also explained that Tevez was misquoted in the press after it was claimed he said that United should allow Cristiano Ronaldo to join Real Madrid if he so desires.
"He was misquoted. He doesn't like to speak about the futures of other players," Joorabchian added.
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Originally posted by youyayu:
crazy
well, at least his goal returns is better than some who wasted 30M on another striker..