Source: Telegraph
Carlos Tévez's transfer from Manchester City to Corinthians called off by Brazilian club
By Telegraph staff and agencies[LNB]7:01AM BST 20 Jul 2011[LNB]Comments[LNB] Manchester City thought a deal had been agreed for their captain to get his wish and leave the club, allowing him to go back to South America and be closer to his wife Vanesa and two young daughters. [LNB]Manager Roberto Mancini thought Tévez was on his way, with the majority of the striker's team-mates of the same opinion. However, with the Brazilian transfer window looming, Corinthians dropped a bombshell on their official website last night. [LNB] "The board of Sporting Club Corinthians hereby officially announce the impossibility of hiring the Argentine striker Carlos Tévez," said the statement. [LNB] "While acknowledging the efforts of Manchester City and all involved in the negotiation, more time is needed for the transfer to be achieved, given that the window to sign players from abroad closes on Wednesday, July 20. [LNB] "We are aware of the dream our fans had of having this player at Corinthians again and we look forward to him being with us in the near future." [LNB]Related Articles
