Tevez set to leave?

Carlos Tevez- Alfonso Jimenez / Flickr.com

Carlos Tevez is entering a critical point in his career. The 29-year-old Argentinian Manchester City Football Club striker is reaching the end of his contract in a year and has publically announced his desire to play for Boca Juniors. With the history of trouble he has amassed, this may become a reality.

During his time in England, Tevez has faced multiple charges affiliated with banned driving. Tevez was caught speeding while driving without a proper United Kingdom license and was suspended from driving for six months. On January 16, 2013, seven weeks after the start of his suspension, Tevez was found driving in the outskirts of Macclesfield. The huge pile of charges Tevez faces from all these events may lead to him being forced to take time away from the game.

His troubles with the police aren’t the only worries Tevez has faced in his career. In a Champions League game with MCFC against Bayern Munich on September 27, 2011, Tevez refused to play despite orders from his manager Roberto Mancini. "If I had my way he would be out of the club," said Mancini on Tevez after the incident in a Sportsmole article. Tevez’s conflicts with Mancini have brought him to the verge of retiring from soccer as he saw a major drop in playing time. Months after the incident, Tevez has changed. “I lack that hunger for goals; now I am thinking of supporting the move or providing the assist."

Despite his change in character, Tevez now has a desire to play for the Argentine club Boca. "I'm dying to wear the shirt of Boca again, but with the contract that I have here it's very difficult for me to leave.” What further complicates his departure, along with his contract, is the odd position that the MCFC team is in right now. The team sold their striker, Mario Balotelli, to AC Milan and is rumored to be parting with another striker Edin Dzeko next transfer window. If Mancini decides to sell Tevez, he will be left with Sergio Aguero as his only world-class striker.

With all of the trouble he faces in England, along with his expiring contract, Tevez must now reevaluate what he wants to do for the future of his career. Staying in England does not seem to be Tevez’s plan, but only time will tell if Mancini will be able to buy the striking force that will allow for Tevez to depart the club for Boca.


Contributed by Velid Mulić & Din Islam