Tevez transfer request

[Kenneth]

If it wasn't for football he would be still in the slums of Argentina. He might miss his kids but at least they are not in an shanty town.

Well that's clearly a silly statement. If he wasn't playing football in England he would be playing football in Argentina. The best player playing in Argentina is not going to live in a shanty town ffs.

[Rich]

However, in line with the club's policy of not negotiating playing contracts mid-season this has not been granted. Carlos' current five-year contract has three-and-a-half years to run and he is the highest paid player at Manchester City Football Club.

Manchester City Statement from yesterday...

[Leyton388]

Considering Toure is n what £200k a week thats shocking.

[Fernandinho]

I thought it was 220k?

[Craig_H]

Rodney Marsh reckons Tevez is paid £286k PER WEEK!

Yeah but he's a spacker.

[Pedenj]

Rodney Marsh also said in the same interview that Tevez and Bale are the top players in the world today, on the same level as Messi. Obviously doesn't watch much Spanish football.

[McDermotX]

Rodney Marsh also said in the same interview that Tevez and Bale are the top players in the world today, on the same level as Messi. Obviously doesn't watch much Spanish football.

........or use his eyes much.


Still, he's quite good at tsunami jokes I hear.

[Bender]

Manchester City will not sell want-away striker Carlos Tevez in January, BBC Sport understands.
The 26-year-old says he wants to leave because his relations with "certain executives" at the Eastlands club have "broken down beyond repair".
Manchester City made the decision not to sell Tevez after talks with club owner Sheikh Mansour.
If the Argentine refuses to play or retires, the club will seek compensation for breach of contract.

The deal, which has three-and-a-half years to run, is estimated to amount to tens of millions of pounds and if it is not honoured, City will take the matter up with his agent and former 'owner' Kia Joorabchian.
The club have already rejected a written transfer request from Tevez, who has reportedly cited family reasons as the motive behind his decision to leave.

The Argentina striker said: "It is something I have felt for some time and have spent many hours thinking this through."
In a statement, Tevez stressed he had "no personal issue" with manager Roberto Mancini and thanked club owner Sheikh Mansour for his "understanding and support".
The Manchester City captain, who controversially joined from rivals Manchester United 17 months ago, revealed he first asked to leave this summer, but claimed he was dissuaded by long-time adviser Joorabchian.

City's hierarchy have implied that the blame lies with the Iranian businessman, describing Joorabchian's actions in relation to Tevez's situation as "disappointing".

But Tevez said: "I hugely resent suggestions that I have been unduly influenced by others. I wanted to leave in the summer, but was convinced to return.

"Sadly, my feelings have not changed. I am disappointed that the management should now see fit to try to portray the situation in another light.
"My relationship with certain executives and individuals at the club has broken down and is now beyond repair. I do not wish to expand on this at this stage. They know, because I have told them."
More follows.

[Leyton388]

City should call his bluff let him retire but keep hold of his registration for the remainder of his contract.

[Fredo]

If he wants away, there's not much City could do. They'll sell him at some point, at the price that a club would be willing to pay for him. City in the first place, were extremely stupid to offer him a contract worth 280k a week. While I do understand their feelings, they've only got themselves to blame IMO.

[Maxiedge]

What a ****ing bellend!

[Maxiedge]

If he wants away, there's not much City could do. They'll sell him at some point, at the price that a club would be willing to pay for him. City in the first place, were extremely stupid to offer him a contract worth 280k a week. While I do understand their feelings, they've only got themselves to blame IMO.

Yeah the money on offer is ridiculous but, if you strip it down to the bare facts, then Teves is being a cock. His reaction to being substituted the other week was bang out of order but it's been played down as 'no-one likes to get substituted'. He completely disrespected and belittled the manager, more than I have ever seen anyone do on the pitch.

[red g]

That's not right. Toure Ya Ya is on 200k a week as the highest paid player

think the club came out and said tevez was highest paid .........

although i always thought Yaya was.

[Fredo]

Yeah the money on offer is ridiculous but, if you strip it down to the bare facts, then Teves is being a cock. His reaction to being substituted the other week was bang out of order but it's been played down as 'no-one likes to get substituted'. He completely disrespected and belittled the manager, more than I have ever seen anyone do on the pitch.

[Bender]