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Milan claim Tevez agreement reached, waiting on City

ESPNsoccernet staff
December 6, 2011
Carlos Tevez appears to be heading to Italy © Getty Images
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AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has revealed an agreement has been reached with Carlos Tevez, although Manchester City have yet to agree to the deal.

Roberto Mancini has made clear that Tevez is not part of his plans and Milan have been in talks with the player's representatives over a January move.

"Between yesterday and today I laid a few bricks to reinforce an already formidable squad," Galliani said. "I've been in my office with Tevez's agent and the situation is clear: Milan have an agreement with the player and just now we sent a proposal to Manchester City - a free loan with right to buy at certain conditions."

However, that move is by no means certain of success - indeed, ESPNsoccernet has been informed by City sources that they would not welcome a loan arrangement.

Asked why City should accept the bid, though, Galliani told Milan Channel: "He is not playing, he's a great player and if he does well with us then we'll buy him.

"The player is giving up a mountain of money. He had enormous bonuses with City for the Premiership and Champions League. I spoke to Carlitos and he wants to join us. Half the agreement is complete; now we await City's response.

"If Tevez arrives, it'd be a new champion for all of Italian football to enjoy. We are close. The player was fantastic for the economic sacrifices he made and his great desire to come to Milan. I hope City say yes, as I managed to beat away some threats from Italy and Europe, but I cannot tell you who. We are in pole position."

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