City switch won't make me a traitor to fans, says Tevez

Published on Sunday 5 July 2009 23:31

FORMER Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is confident he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to the club's rivals Manchester City.

The Argentina international turned down a permanent deal at United last month following a two-year loan deal and has since been linked with a lucrative move to wealthy City.

Chelsea are also reportedly tracking the 25-year-old's availability, but Eastlands is believed to be Tevez's likely destination this summer.

"If I play for Manchester City I don't think the United fans will feel I am a traitor," said Tevez.

"They have to remember that at least, as far as I know, I have been thrown out of the club and I have to study the best offers available."

After Tevez's decision to turn down the offer of a five-year deal at United he insisted manager Sir Alex Ferguson left him with little choice but to move on.

"After the game at Old Trafford where Liverpool beat us (4-1, in March), Ferguson ignored me almost as if I was to blame for the defeat when really Liverpool dominated us.

"After that the fans called for me to be in the team but he never took the advice on board."