Tevez joins City

13 July 2009 19:25
Manchester City have announced they have reached an agreement to sign Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez. The 25-year-old, who left city rivals United at the end of last season, has agreed personal terms and is expected to pen a five-year deal at Eastlands. City have confirmed the deal has been ratified by the Premier League and the Football Association, and Tevez is expected to have a medical shortly before meeting up with his new team-mates on their pre-season tour to South Africa. Manager Mark Hughes told www.mcfc.co.uk: "It is terrific news. Carlos is an international player of the highest class who possesses all the attributes that will help drive this club forward."

Source: Eurosport