The 24-year old is currently the subject of a British record
transfer bid over £30million, but insists that he will not continue
his stay in Europe past the age of 28.
Tevez has impressed since coming to Europe from Corinthians in
2006. The Argentinean helped West Ham United stay in the Premier
League during his first season in England, and claimed the
Champions League and Premier League crowns last term with the Old
Trafford side.
However, Tevez revealed that he is finding difficult to adjust to
the European life-style, and wants to return to his native country
and his family.
Tevez told The Mirror: "At various times I've told myself that I
want to retire at 28. I will only stay in Europe for a maximum of
another four years. Life is very different here from Argentina -
even the restaurants close earlier. If you're not with your family
things get difficult."
Despite his intention to depart from football in four years, Tevez
remains focussed on reaping success with his current club.
He continued: "There are always new challenges. Mine is to be the
ultimate champion. It's not like now I've won the Champions League
I don't want it again - I want to repeat the success."
Meanwhile, as the Tevez transfer goes through, the Premier League
revealed that they will no longer permit third-party ownership
agreements. Both Tevez and compatriot Javier Mascherano arrived at
West Ham as part of Kia Joorabchian’s MSI empire.
A Premier League spokesperson stated: "We are happy that United's
agreement with Tevez met all our requirements last year, but this
will be the last time we will allow a player owned by a third party
to join a Premier League club."