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Tevez refuses to commit to City

ESPNsoccernet staff
November 7, 2010
Carlos Tevez is recovering from a thigh injury © Getty Images
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Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez is not ruling out the possibility he could leave the Premier League as a result of his homesickness.

Speculation has been rife about Tevez's future after he confirmed he was not enjoying life in England due to his daughters living in Argentina, but Roberto Mancini said last month that, while the player missed his homeland and his family, he did not think there was a problem.

However, asked if he would leave the Premier League, Tevez told The People: "It is possible, but I don't have a fixed date."

The News of the World this weekend suggested City are ready to pay Tevez £250,000 a week to try to convince him to remain at Eastlands.

Tevez recently returned to Argentina after struggling with a thigh injury, but he said he hopes to be fully fit to face former club Manchester United on Wednesday.

"I plan to be fully recuperated for the Manchester derby. The match is very important for me and the club," he said. "I have fought hard to be in good condition for that game and I'll be ready.

"I have forgotten Ferguson. For me he is the past - if I score any goal I will celebrate. I do have respect but this match is very special after what happened last season.

"We all need to remain patient and retain confidence in the project at this club. We can still improve our image."

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