Tevez Still On Course For Permanent Deal
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Carlos Tevez is still on course to complete his permanent switch to Manchester United, despite speculation suggesting the forward has become increasingly frustrated with his lack of a regular starting berth.
The Argentina international has become a crowd favourite at Old Trafford since joining the Premier League champions from West Ham United, and he played an influential role in the side securing the domestic league title as well as Champions League glory.
However, the arrival of Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer, the red-hot form of Wayne Rooney and the return to fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo has seen Tevez fall down the pecking order.
Thus, reports over the last few weeks have purported that the 24-year old would seek a move away from The Red Devils when the transfer window re-opens in January, but the player’s advisor, Kia Jooraabchian, has moved quickly to dispel such stories.
Great Relationship
He said: "Carlos Tevez is not going to be sold in January. He plans to stay until the end of season and talk to Manchester United then.
"He has a great relationship with Manchester United. There have been absolutely no conversations with other clubs and there won't be."
The permanent deal is likely to cost Sir Alex Ferguson’s club just over £30 million, and while United splashed out a similar figure for Berbatov, Joorabchian insists he has word that a deal will be completed at the end of the current campaign.
Assurances
"Manchester Untied have assured us they intend to sign Carlos at the end of the season,” he continued.
"We are looking at next year, then we will start to move the situation forward. Carlos is happy with his position at the club. He is a Manchester United player for the foreseeable future.
"He is just concerned, for reasons he does not understand, some people appear to be mischief-making. Carlos has a great relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and (chief executive) David Gill and he hopes that continues."
The news will delight Manchester United fans already rejoicing at the fact that Wayne Rooney has pledged his commitment to the club for the rest of his career, while Cristiano Ronaldo expects to continue his Old Trafford stay beyond the current campaign.