Carlos Tevez back at Boca Juniors for hero's reception

30 May 2011 08:20
ShareCarlos Tevez received a rousing reception as he returned to his beloved Boca Juniors on Sunday, as doubt remains over his future at Manchester City.[LNB]The 27-year-old striker, whose future at Eastlands is uncertain with the former West Ham and Manchester United star keen to one day rejoin his first club to be closer to his family in Buenos Aires, delighted Boca fans as he held a replica shirt displaying his name and squad number, 32.[LNB] Getting shirty: Tevez received a hero's reception on his return to first club Boca Juniors[LNB]And his presence at the Bombonera, where he collect an awarded for his service to club he spent three years with, inspired Boca to a 1-0 win over rivals Newell's Old Boys as international colleague Martin Palermo celebrated a second-half winner, atoning for his earlier penalty miss.[LNB]Although the Argentine club have refused to hide their desire to welcome Tevez back on a permanent deal the City captain's visit was not thought to be transfer related with a clear-the-air talks with national boss Sergio Batista at the top of his agenda ahead of this summer's Copa America.[LNB] Home sweet home: The Manchester City captain watches Boca win 1-0 with his his daughter Flo[LNB]Tevez last week rejected a mega money move to Italian giants Juventus giving City hope that he will play a central part in their maiden Champions league season and help them launch an assault on the Barclays Premier League title next season.[LNB]But Tevez, who has spent almost six years playing in England, is in his homeland to discuss his future with his family who he is desperate to be closer to, particularly his two young daughters.[LNB]VIDEO: Tevez is back at Boca[LNB]City team-mate David Silva has pleaded with the club's oil-rich Abu Dhabi bosses to try to convince Tevez to stay at the club this summer.He said; 'I want Tevez to stay because he's a superb player, he has made such a difference to this team.'[LNB]  Silva's on a mission to ensure that Tevez stays at Manchester CityTevez set to stay at City after star snubs mega money move to JuventusVieira keen to stay and finish his career at Manchester CityAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Carlos Tevez, David Silva Places: Buenos Aires, United Kingdom

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