Carlos Tevez 'edging nearer to MLS transfer eight months after leaving Boca Juniors... with DC United in talks over deal for ex-Manchester Metropolis striker'
- Former Manchester metropolis striker Carlos Tevez is reportedly in talks with DC United
- He has been with out a membership since leaving boyhood membership Boca Juniors final June
- The deal to hitch the MLS aspect is dependant on monetary phrases being labored out
Former Manchester United, Manchester Metropolis and West Ham striker Carlos Tevez is reportedly in talks to hitch MLS aspect D.C. United.
The 38-year-old has been with out a membership since leaving boyhood membership Boca Juniors however he may return to the pitch within the close to future.
In line with a supply near The Athletic, the possibilities of Tevez becoming a member of D.C. United are at '25 %', with the deal depending on a monetary settlement.
If the transfer does undergo, Tevez would change into the MLS membership's first large identify signing since Wayne Rooney joined from Manchester United in 2018.
Upon leaving Boca juniors final summer season, the striker revealed he was struggling because of the passing of his father.
He mentioned: 'At present is among the saddest days of my life, however I'm happy with my determination.
'I am not 100 per cent mentally so I really feel I've to step away and that's what I'm doing.
'I am in fine condition however Boca wants me bringing my 120 per cent. I am unable to give that to the membership at present.
'I did not even have time to mourn my father after he died. I got here again to play immediately.
'Now, I would like time away from the pitch to be with my household.
'I do not know if I can say that I'm retiring, as a result of in three months possibly I'll have the will to play once more. However I will not be carrying Boca's colors, that chapter is closed.'
Tevez was probably the most prolific forwards in world soccer through the peak of his powers and dazzled throughout profitable spells with Manchester United, Manchester Metropolis and Juventus.
He was additionally a controversial determine within the sport. He spent two years at Manchester United earlier than opting to cross the divide and be a part of their bitter rivals Man Metropolis, refusing to signal a brand new deal regardless of being supplied the possibility to make him one of many membership's high earners.
Tevez scored 73 occasions in 148 video games on the Etihad, successful the Premier League and FA Cup, however got here below hearth for handing in a switch request and refusing to play in a Champions League sport towards Bayern Munich.
He additionally hit out on the metropolis of Manchester, saying it 'rains on a regular basis' and there was 'nothing to do', including he 'wouldn't return, not for trip, not something'.
