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Manchester City have confirmed Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary proceedings after an investigation into his conduct at Bayern Munich.

Tevez will return to training on Thursday following an initial two-week ban but, after attending a meeting in London on Wednesday, it was also decided that further action could be taken.

A Manchester City statement read: "The club has been conducting an investigation into the events of 27 September at the Allianz Arena. The club has now reached a stage in its investigation where it has concluded that there is a case for Carlos Tevez to answer of alleged breaches of contract.

"Accordingly, the club has informed him that he will face disciplinary proceedings and the hearing will be convened shortly. Carlos will be required to report to Roberto Mancini for training on Thursday."

Tevez claimed that his perceived refusal to come on as a substitute in the Champions League clash at Bayern Munich was a misunderstanding based on the fact he merely declined to warm up. He also said a post-match interview in which he appeared to confirm that he had refused to play was down to a mistranslation.

City have taken evidence from the players, coaches and others who were within earshot of the row and, according to ESPNsoccernet sources, City lawyers informed Tevez, his advisors and legal representatives on Wednesday that there are discrepancies in the player's version of events. He was asked to go through his version of events prior to the release of the statement.

City have been unable to prove conclusively that Tevez refused to play but, in declining Roberto Mancini's instruction to warm up, his behaviour would still amount to breach of contract. That could be sufficient for the club to dismiss the player, and they could then pursue a compensation claim, but a sale in the January window would be simpler and less risky.

Anzhi Makhachkala and Corinthians have both expressed an interest in signing Tevez, while there could be potential for a move to the Middle East, but Juventus have denied they are in talks over a deal.

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