Time to say goodbye to Tevez?

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To say that Carlos Tevez has had a rollercoaster run with City is an understatement. I remember being a huge fan of the signing, if not for anything else, because it was a direct shot taken at rivals Man United. The "Welcome to Manchester" banner was a fantastic way to throw stones at United. I even thought about making my first ever MCFC website purchase - a Tevez t-shirt.

Tevez lived up to the hype, imo. In his inaugural season he bagged 23 goals in 32 league appearances, good for the fourth most goals scored in 2009-2010. The City resurgence was gaining momentum and it was clear to see that Tevez and his frenetic style of play was at the forefront. City suffered a painful final day loss to Tottenham that left them out of Champions League football, but you could see the potential at the club.

This City fan, much like many others, was then sideswiped with the news that Tevez handed in a written transfer request. How could the Captain, the literal face of the City uprising, want to leave? After one season? Then like a late Christmas present, Tevez retracted his request and everything was well again. Water under the bridge. Tevez went on to score 20 goals to tie with Dimitar Berbatov for the most goals scored in league play. He literally powered City into the Champions League.

Not only did City finish 3rd to qualify for the Champions League, but they also won some silverware; defeating Stoke 1-0 to bring home the FA Cup. Another positive season surely was in the works. After bringing in some fairly big names over the past season and a half by selling a dream, City could now sell a reality - football at the highest level.

Then the nightmare began again. Tevez wants to go back home. So instead of bolstering a striker rotation to gun for several trophies, it looks like City will be looking for a replacement for their captain. Rumors will lead you to believe that Tevez is close to securing a move that he's been struggling with for quite some time - a return trip back home to Argentina to be with his family.

I can't say I blame him. A foreign-born player can only feel comfortable to a certain point, no matter how much money he may make. Although, if I made the rumored wages that Tevez makes at City, I'd certainly have my family moved. :) That said, I wish the best for Tevez and I hope he finds his way back home via Corinthians. A reported bid of £35 million is in the works, much of which will hopefully be turned right around and sent to Atletico Madrid for Kun Aguero. How fitting would it be that City replace their outgoing Argentinian striker with another Argentinian striker?

Contrary to Tevez, however, Aguero is said to be a much more grounded person. So much that he has actually been criticized for being too loyal to AT Madrid; suggesting that he should have moved on to a bigger club years ago. Here's to hoping that Aguero makes his way to City and becomes an improved version of his compatriot - Captain Carlos.