Manchester City's boss finally broke his five-week silence over
Tevez's refusal to warm up in Munich.
And he hinted his former captain could have a future at the club
if he apologises.
Mancini said: "We all make mistakes but it's important that we
apologise.
"If we do then it's finished. As a player I always thought like
this — and I told Carlos this 20 days ago.
"I think sorry is one of the easiest words to say. I don't know
his agent but I think probably the people that stay around him
don't give him good advice."
Asked whether Tevez could yet be welcomed back into the fold,
Mancini said: "Well, he needs to say sorry first."
Sources close to Tevez last night declined to comment on
Mancini's latest words.
The Argentinian striker stayed in Manchester while his
team-mates jetted out to Spain for tonight's crucial Champions
League tie with Villarreal.
City, who need a win to keep their hopes of reaching the
knockout stages alive, welcome striker Mario Balotelli back after a
three-game suspension.
Mancini added: "Playing with City will do Mario good. In the
summer we had lots of interest from Italian clubs but we are not
giving anyone away.
"One day he will return to Italy but not for a few years.
"Let's not forget he's still only 21 and it's not easy to be an
icon at that age. But, technically, he does not have to envy
anyone."
