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Tevez desperate to commit

03 Apr 2009 - 08:04:26

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On-loan striker Carlos Tevez can not imagine playing for any other team apart from Manchester United.

The Argentina international is coming towards the end of his two-year loan contract at Old Trafford and is desperate to sign a permanent deal with the Premier League and European champions.

Several leading clubs from across Europe are believed to be ready to pounce should United decide against paying the reported £30million fee to sign the 24-year-old on a permanent basis.

But Tevez is desperate to pledge his long-term future to United where he has enjoyed two successful seasons.

He said: "My loan deal ends in June but I cannot think of any team except United.

"The United fans love me and my family is very happy, both in Manchester and in England.

"My thoughts are only about winning titles with United and if this happens then I hope I will still be here next season.

"I do not want to play with any other team. I always follow my heart and my heart is telling me it will be impossible for me to leave English football."

Meanwhile, Tevez has hailed the influence United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has had on his career.

"There is never any doubt who is in charge, but he is also a gentleman," he continued.

"From the moment I arrived he has treated me with respect as a person.

"His greatest quality is that, for him, there are no star players - everyone is equal, whether they cost many millions or are a young player who hasn't played many times for the team.

"When I see him work he reminds me of Carlos Bianchi, who was my coach at Boca Juniors in Argentina.

"Both have had a big influence on my career and both know how to treat people."