Carlos Tevez has officially joined Manchester City from crosstown rival Manchester United. The Argentine left Old Trafford last month after rejecting United's offer to turn his loan spell into a permanent switch. Tevez said: "City came with a very good proposal and ambition to become one of the biggest clubs in the world. It was an easy decision and I am happy to be here."
"It's terrific news," said City boss Mark Hughes. "He's an international of the highest class who possesses all the attributes to help drive us forward. He is not only outstanding technically but he is a reliable goalscorer. This is yet another deal that shows the commitment of the owner to make this club the very best it can be."
Tevez, who will wear the number 32 shirt at Eastlands, spent a season with West Ham before joining Manchester United on an extended loan deal in 2007. United boss Alex Ferguson claimed he had texted Tevez and attempted to speak to the Argentine about staying at Old Trafford but that he received no response.
"I was there for two years and Sir Alex never called or sent any text messages in that time," countered Tevez, who also denied any deal with City had been agreed in January 2009. "The only time he talked to me was after a match against Roma to discuss a situation about going to play for Argentina. It doesn't seem that this is the way to treat a player in two years at the club. It doesn't seem there is a line of communication." But Tevez added: "I would like to thank David Gill (United chief executive), Alex Ferguson and the club's fan base, but this is a new life for me and I am happy to be at Manchester City.