We're about 3 weeks removed from the last big transfer news surrounding Carlos Tevez. When we last left off... Captain Carlos was going to spurn big boy football and return to his roots via transfer to Corinthians. A 40m transfer fee was agreed upon and Tevez looked like he wouldn't have to travel back to Manchester after the conclusion of the Copa America. Then at the last minute, those talks stalled because Corinthians allegedly couldn't get sufficient bank guarantees to Man City officials. I guess the old "trust me, I'm good for it" routine didn't work.
All the while, City was in the process of luring Sergio Aguero to Eastlands. To hell with Tevez, right? City turned around and reopened bidding for Tevez to other European teams at a rumored price of 50m. Inter looks to be the most interested, with a partial swap involving Samuel Eto'o coming to Eastlands being talked about again. And now, we get word that Tevez is due to report back to Man City today. He is, after all, still under contract to City; a contract that is reported to be well into the 200k p/w range.
It looks like the prospect of Tevez staying looks more reasonable than ever. And as long as City get off to a good start on the season, who's to say that he doesn't have a true change of heart and decide to stay a little longer? City will be legit contenders in all of their major competitions - the Premier League, the Carling Cup, the FA Cup, and the Champions League. A win over United in the Community Shield to start the season could be the start that both City and Tevez need. Could you honestly imagine any player wanting to leave a team that wins two major trophies in any given season? Not only that, but a team that has all the financial backing in the world? I certainly hope not.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
KUN KUN KUN KUN KUN
Skysports article.
Looks like Sergio Aguero is well on his way to donning a City shirt for the immediate future. He's in Manchester today taking a medical and hashing out personal contract details. Normally I would be cautiously optimistic, but Aguero himself confirmed how close things are on Twitter - "Just arrived in Manchester to finalise the details of signing with City". I think that's a pretty strong hint.
Assuming (lol) that Aguero signs for City, that leaves them with a wealth of options at striker. Look at Roberto Mancini's strikeforce - Mario Balotelli, Edin Dzeko, Diego Maradona's son-in-law, and wantaway Carlos Tevez. Wouldn't it be ridiculous if Tevez decides that having another fellow countryman in Aguero on the team is enough for him and his family to feel at home in Manchester? Now that would be a problem that most any football team would love to deal with.
Looks like Sergio Aguero is well on his way to donning a City shirt for the immediate future. He's in Manchester today taking a medical and hashing out personal contract details. Normally I would be cautiously optimistic, but Aguero himself confirmed how close things are on Twitter - "Just arrived in Manchester to finalise the details of signing with City". I think that's a pretty strong hint.
Assuming (lol) that Aguero signs for City, that leaves them with a wealth of options at striker. Look at Roberto Mancini's strikeforce - Mario Balotelli, Edin Dzeko, Diego Maradona's son-in-law, and wantaway Carlos Tevez. Wouldn't it be ridiculous if Tevez decides that having another fellow countryman in Aguero on the team is enough for him and his family to feel at home in Manchester? Now that would be a problem that most any football team would love to deal with.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Time to say goodbye to Tevez?
Skysports article
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.
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.
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