Carlos Tevez admits Manchester City move was driven by revenge

Carlos Tevez has finally addressed the circumstances surrounding his high-profile departure from Manchester United in 2009. The former forward, who spent two seasons on loan at Old Trafford, claims that Sir Alex Ferguson failed to honor a promise to sign him permanently, leading him to seek a fresh start with the club's bitter rivals.

A broken promise

"The other team, City, for me, was like a revenge. I didn't get back what I gave."

Carlos Tevez

According to the 42-year-old, Ferguson had initially assured him that the club would secure his services long-term. However, as time passed, the manager's attitude appeared to shift. Tevez suggests that his playing time was intentionally reduced during his second season to lower his market value, a move he found deeply hurtful after his contributions to the team's success.

"In my head, he started pushing me aside so he could bring down what I was worth. And that's what hurt me the most."

Carlos Tevez

Despite the acrimonious exit and his later move to the Etihad, Tevez maintains that he had a genuine affection for his time at United. He acknowledges that the situation remains misunderstood by many fans, emphasizing that the fallout was a result of private tensions between himself and the manager rather than a lack of commitment to the club.