Back at Upton Park: Tevez rides a challenge from
West Ham's Matthew Upson
Carlos Tevez insists he wants to stay at
Manchester
United but admits he will have to wait
until the summer to sort out his future.
The Argentina striker's two-year loan deal expires at the end of
the season and United have not taken up an option to sign him for
about £32million.
The Barclays Premier League champions had until January 31 to
talk to Tevez exclusively, but have risked losing Tevez to other
suitors by letting the deadline pass.
Real Madrid are understood to be long-term admirers and even
Manchester City have been linked with a move, but Tevez says he
wants to stay at Old Trafford.
'I have the head start in Manchester and my idea is to stay here
for a few more years,' Tevez told Argentina's Radio del Plata. 'It
is very difficult to leave one of the world's biggest clubs.
'We've had talks with Manchester, but nothing has been signed
yet. Both sides have decided to wait for June to find a definitive
solution. The conversations have been with the (directors) and not
with (manager Sir Alex) Ferguson.'
Latin lesson: Carlos Tevez (3rd left) on Argentina
duty in France last week
Tevez went on to compare the approach of United and Diego
Maradona's Argentina side. 'The national team don't score too many
from outside the area, while in Manchester there are players who
are very good at shooting from long distance.That can make the
difference.'
The former West Ham favourite described Ryan Giggs as United's
'silent leader' and praised Cristiano Ronaldo.