Carlos Tevez hits back at Manchester City claims

Carlos Tevez has hit back at accusations made by his football club that his agent Kia Jooborchian influenced his decision to hand in a transfer request.

Manchester City put out a statement this morning which read, “The club remain disappointed and particularly with the actions of Carlos' representative.

“The written transfer request is in stark contrast to Carlos' stated position in public.

“Significantly, over recent months, the club has also received numerous requests from Carlos' representative to renegotiate and improve his playing contract as well as more recently a request to extend that contract by another year.

“This has not been granted. He is the highest paid player at the club.”

Tevez statement

Carlos Tevez has reacted angrily to this statement and released a statement of his own.

It reads: “I have not been influenced by anyone else in making this decision. It is something I have felt for some time and have spent many hours thinking this through.

“I wanted to leave in the summer, but was influenced then and convinced to return to the club. Sadly, my feelings have not changed. I hugely resent the management's suggestions that I have been unduly influenced by others.

“I am disappointed that the management should now see fit to try to portray the situation in another light. My relationship with certain executives and individuals at the club has broken down and is now beyond repair.

“I do not wish to expand on this at this stage. They know, because I have told them.

Supporters

“Since signing for Manchester city, I have enjoyed playing for the supporters. They have welcomed me to the club and I regret that it has come to this.

“They deserve success as reward for their passionate and patient support. The club is very fortunate to have supporters like this.

“Anybody who has watched me play for Manchester City, cannot question my commitment and passion for the club whenever I have worn the shirt.

“I can confirm I have handed a transfer request to the chairman of Manchester City Football Club, And now I need to clear my head and think because this is an important part of my career.

Regrettable

“My feelings have not changed and it is regrettable we have reached this situation.

“I could have signed an improved contract, offered by the club for this season, however this decision is not about money.

“I have made that clear to both the board and the management on several occasions.

“The owner has been very generous with what he has offered to me. I would like to thank the owner Sheik Mansour for his understanding and support.'

“I wish to clarify that I have no personal issue with the manager Roberto Mancini.”