Tevez leaning towards exit

01 May 2009 07:21
Carlos Tevez has given his strongest indication yet that he will leave Manchester united in the summer.[LNB] The Argentine is currently nearing the end of a two-year loan deal at Old Trafford, and Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said the club are keen to extend his stay.[LNB]But speculation over the forward's future continues to linger and during Wednesday night's 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over Arsenal, Tevez looked frustrated when he was replaced by striker Dimitar Berbatov on 66 minutes.[LNB]And now the 25-year-old has revealed he is leaning more towards a departure come the end of the season, with the Primera Division his preferred destination.[LNB]Tevez told Cadena COPE: "It's true I've spent a lot of time on the bench and I'd like to play more. But every time I'm given a chance I do all I can to do well and take full advantage.[LNB]"Yes, it's like that, it's true I see myself more leaving United than staying here. [LNB]Spain"I don't see why I should lie to people or anything because the fans support me a lot as you can see. So I don't have any reason to lie to them.[LNB]"While I wear the United shirt I will leave my life on the pitch. You can see that in every game I play. I respect people a lot and I'm grateful to them. [LNB]"My future? I don't know what will happen for my future. I would like to go to Spain, yes, but I don't know yet.[LNB]"I have no preference for a team . . . we'll see.[LNB]"With respect to the fans and the history of Manchester United, I don't want to leave the club. But from a personal aspect, my exit will be the best solution. [LNB]Ronaldo support"I need continuity in the team to offer my best. If this doesn't happen I believe this will be my last year."[LNB]Red Devils attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, has voiced his hope that Tevez, who has made 16 Premier League starts this term, remains with the Premier League and European champions.[LNB]He said in The Sun: "He's a great player. United have to keep their best players and Carlos is one of the best. [LNB]"I've played with him for two years now and we know each other well."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports