Tevez feeling at home at United
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As he prepares for potentially his final game as a Manchester United player, Carlos Tevez has once again reiterated how ‘loved’ he feels at Old Trafford.
Tevez’s future is still far from resolved as MSI and United look to thrash out a deal suitable for all parties.
Manchester City and Liverpool are thought to be waiting in the wings should Sir Alex Ferguson be unwilling to fork out that lofty price tag for a player who the majority of Old Trafford are desperate to see stay put.
However, the impasse as yet shows no sign of being breached, leaving Tevez once again fending off questions about what will happen after Wednesday’s Champions League final against Barcelona.
“To be honest, I don’t want to think about it,” he told Zoo magazine. “We have a great chance of winning our second Premier League and European Cup double in a row, and that’s what my focus is on.
“I don’t want anything to distract me from my football, and my future will be sorted out in the summer.
“The fans at this club have made me feel very welcome and loved, and I want them to know how much it means for me. Their support means everything to me, and we want to give them another European Cup this year.
“I want to win the European Cup first for the club and the fans. Then we will talk about the future. I really like it here and want to be part of the success.
“I think many people consider Man United and Barça the two top teams in Europe at the moment. With the players we both have, it’s true it could be a very beautiful final to watch.
“It’s not good to be frightened, so they don’t frighten us. But we know how good they are and we know we need to show them lots of respect. But I don’t expect us to change the way we play football for anybody.”
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tevez looked so cute and small in the picture. lol.
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Gill issues Tevez warning
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has warned Carlos Tevez he will struggle to achieve the same level of success away from Old Trafford.
The Argentina international striker's two-year loan stay with the Red Devils comes to an end this summer and Tevez has admitted he expects to leave the club after playing more of a bit-part role this season.
United are confident they already have an agreement in place with Tevez's third-party owners to secure his services on a permanent basis with a fee already negotiated.
Gill is currently with the United squad in Rome ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League final against Barcelona as Sir Alex Ferguson's side chase a fourth major trophy of the season.
And the United supremo believes all players should be motivated by the desire to win silverware and feature in showpiece events such as the European showdown.
Medals
He told Sky Sports News: "We have to understand what Carlos wants. It is difficult to leave Manchester United.
"What we can hopefully achieve with this squad is hopefully there for everyone to see. It is these big events and these big occasions that players want to play in.
"It is about medals, being here and being surrounded by this. Rarely do players at Manchester United think solely about the money, they think about competing in the biggest games at the end of the season.
"What we try to do is make people feel part of the family and they understand it.
"The game is littered with players who have left us, for whatever reason, who say after Manchester United it is downhill. Hopefully they get the right advice, they understand that and make the right decision."
Unique
Gill remains confident that Tevez's future can be resolved in the coming weeks and has no problems dealing with the group who own the player's registration, rather than a club.
He added: "It is unique, but I don't think that necessarily makes it more tricky. We're clear we've got an agreement with them, with the company, that if we want to acquire the option we have to pay a certain sum.
"In that respect it is arguably easier because it is a fixed fee. It is not like they can negotiate for weeks. It is a fixed fee.
"He's out of contract on the 30th of June and he will want to understand where he is playing next season well in advance of going on holiday and having a well-deserved break.
"It is in everyone's interests to be resolved and I think it will be pretty quickly."
Ronaldo
Gill again moved to confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo would be staying at Old Trafford, with long-term suitors Real Madrid recently issuing a denial to suggestions that a deal for the Portuguese ace was already in place.
He said: "It has not been discussed at all. You can see what Cristiano has said himself, it has been very positive.
"We have had no contact whatsoever either through the player, his agent or any other club."
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forlan didnt really failed eh? lawls.. not sure bout veron though.. nistelrooy doing fine.. stam was also fine.. beckham? hmm i would say he did ok but some might think he failed.. who else? lawls..
i wish we still had chris eagles.. =( sobs..
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You can see him next season as a Burnley man.
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