Carlos Tevez insists he cannot imagine playing for any team
except Manchester United.
United’s agreement keeps the 24-year-old at Old Trafford until
the end of the season, and it is believed it would cost in the
region of £30 million to complete a permanent deal.
His future remains unclear as a result but, although Tevez has
been linked with a move to a number of top European clubs, he says
he can only see himself at Old Trafford.
"My loan deal ends in June but I cannot think of any team except
United," he told Sport magazine.
"The United fans love me and my family is very happy, both in
Manchester and in England.
"My thoughts are only about winning titles with United, and if
this happens then I hope I will still be here next season.
"I do not want to play with any other team. I always follow my
heart, and my heart is telling me it will be impossible for me to
leave English football."
Tevez also hailed Sir Alex Ferguson, saying his approach to
management had made a huge impact on his career.
"He is always the boss," he said.
"There is never any doubt who is in charge, but he is also a
gentleman.
"From the moment I arrived, he has treated me with respect as a
person.
"His greatest quality is that, for him, there are no star
players – everyone is equal, whether they cost many millions or are
a young player who hasn't played many times for the team.
"When I see him work he reminds me of Carlos Bianchi, who was my
coach at Boca Juniors in Argentina.
"Both have had a big influence on my career, and both know how
to treat people."
While Zinedine Zidane recently said Steven Gerrard may be the
best player in the world, Tevez says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel
Messi are the most talented players he has seen – and suggested he
would love to see his Argentina team-mate at Old Trafford.
"Sometimes [Ronaldo's] performances are almost from a
different planet," he said.
"He is a truly special talent and the only other player who I
think is on the same level as him today is my Argentinian team-mate
Lionel Messi.
"He is at Barcelona now, but I think they could play very well
together – they are the only men in football who can win a game on
their own.
"They are complete because they are both superb dribblers who
also have a very good eye for goal. I would love to have them both
with me in the same team."
