Heinze: I've talked with Tevez
Gabriel Heinze admits he encouraged Carlos Tevez to choose United,
despite interest in the striker from a host of top European
clubs.
And although the 23-year-old's transfer has hit a snag, media
reports today suggest the deal may be completed by the
weekend.
Heinze, who is currently playing alongside Tevez for Argentina in
the Copa America competition, told Icons.com he has held detailed
discussions with the West Ham player about life at Old
Trafford.
"I told him that he is going to receive a lot of help to make
progress," Heinze said. "It is a team that gives you a lot of
prestige, both personal and professional. And he is going there at
the right time. He is 23 years old so what else could he ask
for?
"It makes me feel very happy that Tevez might come to United. If
everything goes okay he will be joining an amazing club. He will
arrive to a team that always draws up the highest objectives and
where your only concern is to play football, because all the rest
is taken care of."
Whether or not Heinze will still be at Old Trafford to welcome
Tevez's arrival is still open for debate. A strong of clubs have
publicly declared their interest in the 29-year-old, who faces
strong competition from Patrice Evra for the Reds' left back
spot.
"I still don't know what I am going to do," Heinze admitted. "I'm
going to start thinking about that after the Copa America. The
interest in me from important teams such as Liverpool, Juventus and
Real Madrid makes me feel proud, but I feel very comfortable in
Manchester and I'm grateful for everything I've experienced
there."
Argentina meet Brazil in Sunday's Copa America final (22:05 BST,
Sky Sports 1).
