Please let me STAY

WHERE else can you find a player like Carlos Tevez?


Consider this: He scores goals. And very important ones at that.

He never complains. Even when he is often left on the bench.

He gives his all. Whenever he is called upon to get Manchester United out of trouble, he usually delievers.

And he is loyal. So loyal that he is willing to stay at Old Trafford, despite not being promised a permanent deal.

So loyal that when other big European clubs come calling, he rejected their advances.

The Argentina international is currently in the second year of a complicated loan move, with that agreement set to expire in June.

United are yet to offer the combative striker a full-time contract, with the issue having hung over both player and club for some considerable time.

Tevez has been utilised mainly as a squad player by Sir Alex Ferguson this season and has seen his number of outings limited as a result.

However, having scored 19 goals to help the club to domestic and European glory last season, the 24-year-old is adamant that he sees his long-term future at Old Trafford.

'I am not preoccupied about my future,' Tevez told the Daily Mail.

'My instincts are to stay with the club and in the next week or so I think there will be more contact with regards to sorting out my contract.

'That is what we've been told.

'My agent is in touch with United all the time and he tells me that everything is very positive now. So it is up to the club.

'Other clubs have asked about me but I see my future at United.'

Of the clubs said to be interested, Spanish giants Real Madrid are thought to he heading the queue.

Price tag

The reigning Spanish champions have a reputation for landing high-profile summer signings, but Tevez remains hopeful that United will find the funds to match his considerable price tag.

'Some people say that £pounds;32 million ($67.2m) is high but I cannot comment on that.

'Those are the figures that were agreed at the start. I am not responsible,' he added.

'It has been a complicated season for me, there is no point denying that.

'I have not been able to get as many minutes on the field as I would like because the quality of the forwards at the club is incredible.

'It is not easy for forwards to get into this team and I have suffered.

'But that does not make me want to leave. I have no urge to run away.' - Wire Services.