In a stunning revelation that rewrites Premier League transfer history, Carlos Tevez has finally disclosed the explosive details behind his controversial move to Manchester United in 2009, admitting the Red Devils weren't even his first choice.
The Argentine firebrand, whose transfer saga captivated English football, confessed he was moments away from signing for Manchester City before Sir Alex Ferguson's legendary persuasion tactics changed everything.
The Transfer That Shook Manchester
Speaking candidly on the Varsky Sports podcast, Tevez unveiled how his proposed move to the blue side of Manchester collapsed at the eleventh hour. "The truth is I was about to go to City," Tevez revealed. "I had everything agreed with City - but at the last minute Ferguson called me."
The legendary United manager's intervention proved decisive, with Tevez adding: "He told me he couldn't bring me in the first year because he had (Wayne) Rooney and (Cristiano) Ronaldo, but that now he could."
Ferguson's Masterstroke
Tevez's admission reveals how Ferguson's personal touch and strategic timing snatched victory from City's grasp. The Scottish manager's promise of regular playing time following Ronaldo's departure to Real Madrid proved irresistible.
The Argentine international went on to become a cult hero at Old Trafford, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League during his controversial stint, though his subsequent defection to City in 2009 would create one of the most bitter rivalries in modern football.
A Legacy of Controversy
Tevez's revelations shed new light on one of the most dramatic transfer sagas of the Premier League era. His eventual move across Manchester to City just two years later would intensify one of football's fiercest rivalries, but these new confessions show how close he came to joining City from the outset.
The interview provides fascinating insight into the high-stakes world of football negotiations and Sir Alex Ferguson's unparalleled ability to get what he wanted, even when facing seemingly insurmountable competition.
