Carlos Tevez said he joined the Premier League club because Manchester City could attract more top players and become a global force.

The Argentina striker left City’s more illustrious neighbor Manchester United after winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League and the Club World Cup in just two seasons.

“This is the chance to be involved from the start, an opportunity to help build a special experience,” Tevez said ahead of his planned unveiling on Tuesday.

Tevez has agreed to a five-year deal with a club that hasn’t won the league title since 1968, but has been able to embark on a money-no-object spending spree since being bought last September by Sheikh Mansour, a member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family.

Forwards Robinho and Roque Santa Cruz, along with England midfielder Gareth Barry, have already joined the City revolution.

Manager Mark Hughes is pursuing an audacious approach for lifelong Chelsea defender and England captain John Terry and Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

“There is a great feeling of excitement around the club,” Tevez said ahead of his medical examination at City. “Look at the quality of the players who have been signed and the prospect of other

top-quality players coming, too. Things are happening at this club. “The owners made it clear to me that they will be doing everything in their power to make this an extraordinary club to play for. I look forward to being part of that experience.”

The group that owned Tevez’s economic rights was asking clubs to pay £25.5 million to sign him permanently. The 25-year-old Tevez said his track record of success will help City’s pursuit of a first title since winning the League Cup in 1976.

“I hope to win many more trophies with City,” he said. “This is a new adventure for me and I thank the people who have made this possible.

“My record of success speaks for itself. From helping West Ham to avoid relegation to helping Manchester United to two Champions League finals in two seasons. That’s not a bad record.”

Tevez rejected a permanent deal with United when his two-year loan deal expired last month because he felt manager Alex Ferguson wasn’t starting him in enough matches.

“When I get the chance to play, I am confident that it can lead to goals, for me and for my teammates. I am a team player who can score goals. I know my responsibilities,” Tevez said. “Mark Hughes played in my position for some of the biggest clubs in the world and understands the demands and pressure of playing as a striker. I look forward to learning from him.”

The problem for Hughes is how to deploy his array of attackers.

Aside from Tevez, Robinho and Santa Cruz, the manager has Benjani Mwaruwari, Ched Evans, Felipe Caicedo and Valeri Bojinov at his disposal. Like Jo’s deal with Everton, some of them could be heading out on loan.

“Carlos is an international player of the highest class who possesses all the attributes that will help drive this club forward,” Hughes said. “He is not only outstanding technically but he is a reliable goal scorer and someone who will contribute fully to the team ethic. He gives us another exciting, attacking dimension.”

Source: supersport.co.za

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