Tevez still pondering City future

Date published: 16 May 2011


CARLOS Tevez has revealed he would be happy to stay at Manchester City if he can find a solution to his family issues.

Strong speculation has linked the Argentina striker with a move to Italy this summer, but after helping the club lift the FA Cup, Tevez has broken his silence to say he is not set on a move away, but must solve his personal problems before he knows where he wants to be.

Tevez said: “My family are my priority, I don’t have a problem with anyone at the club. Everyone treats me right.

“I have a great relationship with (Roberto) Mancini. We are both winners. But there is an issue we need to sort out and that’s the long distance between me and my family.

“There are still two games to play and we are only focused on that. Then I will talk with my family and everyone else. I have not made a decision on anything yet.

“The club wants to me stay and I also want to stay if everything is okay for my family.

“I don’t know if I’m going to leave or not or going to Spain or Italy. People say I am going but I am still here.”

A goal from Yaya Toure in the 74th minute ended Stoke’s resistance at Wembley and sparked a night of celebrations in the blue corner of Manchester.

Former Manchester United striker Tevez savoured the moment following the victory over Tony Pulis’ side and believes City can now challenge the best in the land.

Tevez said: “It was a great moment because the fans wanted it so much and they deserved it. We won it and we are very, very happy.

“It’s a big club with big players and it's normal that when you don't play so well people criticise. But we are not playing to shut people up but are playing to achieve our objectives.”