MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed an agreement has been reached with Brazilian side Corinthians for the sale of star striker Carlos Tevez.
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City turned down a £40 million (US$64M) bid from Corinthians last week, with City believed to be holding out for £50 million (US$80M) for a player who finished as joint top scorer in the English Premier League last season with 20 goals.
However, speaking on the club's preseason tour of North America, Mancini told Sky Sports, "We have an agreement with Corinthians but Carlos now is still a City player."
The 27-year-old Argentine international had been looking to move back to South America in order to be closer to his family and was reportedly unhappy in Manchester.
He requested a transfer with "great regret" at the beginning of July, having withdrawn a previous demand last December.
Tevez, a 2009 summer signing and City's club captain, had previously been linked with moves to Spain or Italy, where Real Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus were all thought to be interested.
Man City defender Joleon Lescott admitted he would be disappointed to see his teammate depart but understood his wishes.
"We'll be disappointed if Carlos leaves but it was down to the club and Carlos what was best for each other and they have come to an agreement so I wish both parties all the best," Lescott said.
"Carlos is his own man. Last season he played to 110 percent every game so none of us will be holding any grudges towards him
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