Carlos Tevez rejected overtures from Real Madrid this
summer because he was happy to commit his future to Manchester United. Tevez will sign a
four-year contract with United at some point over the next couple
of months now talks over his ownership have been
concluded.
The Red Devils have agreed a £32million fee with Tevez's owners,
who are no longer MSI, for the Argentina forward. 'Carlos Tevez's
economic rights are owned by a third party, based offshore but this
is not MSI," confirmed Tevez's long-time advisor Kia
Joorabchian.
Tevez's initial arrival at Old Trafford was dragged out almost
until the start of last season as the Premier League satisfied
themselves over a loan deal for the striker, even though it was
almost identical to the one which saw Javier Mascherano leave West
Ham for Liverpool.
But the 24-year-old created a hugely favourable impression at
United, leaving Sir Alex Ferguson in no doubt he wanted to sign the
player permanently. Now that move is almost complete, although not
without some interest from elsewhere.
While there has been no comment from Tevez's advisor Kia
Joorabchian or United, it is believed two clubs approached the
South American, one of whom was Real Madrid.
Given Real have spent most of the summer attempting to lure
Cristiano Ronaldo away from Old Trafford, keeping Tevez has been
well received at United, offering them a chance to show to the
Portugal winger they intend keeping all their star players as they
look to retain the Premier League and Champions League
trophies.