Tevez opens up about his move to City

Carlos Tevez's career was filled with trophies, but also marred by controversy. The temperamental Argentine infuriated Manchester United fans when he joined city rivals Manchester City, with whom he once again became English champion. The Argentine revealed how that transfer came about in a conversation with his former teammate at Old Trafford, Rio Ferdinand. Before we get to the quotes, a quick reminder that Tevez spent two seasons at United on loan from West Ham. During that time, he won the Champions League and played in the final, won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup and one League Cup, as well as the FIFA Club World Cup in 2008. In other words, he won everything he could.No hard feelings: Carrick and Bruno bury the hatchetDespite successfully wearing the Red Devils' shirt and scoring 34 goals and providing 14 assists in 99 appearances, Manchester United did not make his move permanent. Instead, he ended up at their city rivals. He says it was out of revenge."Oh, Rio, look… I feel like I gave a lot to both clubs. I had a good time at United, and City… that was a kind of revenge for me, because I wasn't given the same in return as what I had given," Tevez said in response to Ferdinand's question about which of the two Manchester clubs he had enjoyed playing for more.Ten Hag finally speaks about Ronaldo and ManchesterCarlos Tevez spent four seasons at City, making 148 appearances, scoring 73 goals and providing 33 assists. His trophy haul there included one Premier League title and one FA Cup. Despite all that, the former striker speaks very emotionally about his time at Old Trafford."Before I arrived on loan, people at Manchester United spoke to me and told me that they would buy my contract after a year. At the end of the season, Fergie told me: 'Carlos, you'll stay at United. We have to pay for Berbatov's arrival now, but don't worry, we'll sort out your contract too. We'll sign you permanently" Tevez recalled of his conversation with manager Alex Ferguson.##EDITORS_CHOICE##After that, the team went away for pre-season, and when the season began, the Argentine was given less and less playing time."I think Ferguson had six months from the day we spoke to fulfil his promise. But he didn't. On the contrary, he started leaving me on the bench. I had the feeling that he was deliberately sidelining me to drive my price down. That hurt me the most."What if? Day before signing for Man United, Ferguson was thinking about ArsenalTevez was disappointed by the reaction of the fans, who turned against him."People didn't understand the situation. They didn't know about that conversation with Fergie or what was happening behind the scenes. It was difficult for me because I felt as though I had given United my heart, but I wasn't getting the same in return. We won the Champions League and the league title, and then, just to drive my price down, they brought in another striker. I carried on working as I had during my first season, but as time went by, I no longer wanted to have anything to do with them," Tevez admitted. A photograph of Carlos Tevez caused a huge stir during Manchester City's title celebrations, when he held up a banner in front of the Citizens' fans reading "RIP Fergie". Now, the reason he did it is finally clear…##NAJAVA_MECA_10067437##

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