Tevez reveals move motives

Carlos Tevez claims he has joined Manchester City because Manchester United did not do enough to persuade him to stay.
The Argentina international completed his much-touted move to Eastlands on Tuesday, penning a five-year contract with the Blues.
He had spent the last two seasons with City's arch-rivals United, but has opted to cross the Manchester divide.
United had always insisted that they were keen to turn Tevez's two-year loan deal at Old Trafford into a permanent agreement.
However, the combative striker insists Sir Alex Ferguson and United chief executive David Gill failed to convince him that he was an important part of their future plans and, as such, he has decided to take on a new challenge at City.
"The fact that I am not staying at United is not because of the fans, it is because Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill did not do enough to keep me there. If it was down to the fans, I would still be there," Tevez said.
"I want to thank Manchester United, David Gill, Sir Alex Ferguson and the fanbase for a happy time there, but this is a new challenge and I am very happy to be at Manchester City."
Communication
Tevez also claims that United never offered him a new deal, despite media reports to the contrary, and insists his relationship with Ferguson was distant throughout his time with the Red Devils.
"I was there for two years and Sir Alex never called or sent any text messages in that time," he said.
"The only time he talked to me was after a match against Roma to discuss a situation about going to play for Argentina.
"It doesn't seem that this is the way to treat a player in two years at the club. It doesn't seem there is a line of communication."
Tevez believes he has made the right choice in joining the revolution at City, claiming the Blues have the ability to become a major force in world football.
Good move
"Man City boast the technical department and the ownership that can make a very good move for me," he said.
"They have really shown to me that they want to become one of the biggest clubs in the world. This made it very easy to make the move. I am very happy to be here."
He added: "I have not spoken to Mark (Hughes) much as we need to get used to working together, but I am very excited about working with him."
The South American star also refuted suggestions that he moved to City after being given assurances that he would be a first-team regular, insisting he is prepared to battle for a place in Hughes' side.
"In every team you have to win the respect of your team-mates and you have to work hard for the shirt," he added.
"I would not be happy if I had assurances that I would be a member of the first team. I am prepared to fight for a place."
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Thursday's Transfer Clockwatch

19.05 Sky Sports News sources understand that Wigan have agreed a fee with Swansea for striker Jason Scotland.
18.45 Carlisle have bolstered their ranks by bringing in Chelsea youngster Tom Taiwo on a six-month loan deal.
18.41 Northampton Town have signed former Gillingham striker Gary Mulligan in an intial one-year deal.
18.24 Charlton have signed former Leeds skipper Frazer Richardson on a two-year-deal.
18.05 Tottenham have announced the signing of young defender Anton Blackwood from Arsenal, while Sam Cox and Steven Caulker have also penned their first professional contracts with Spurs.
17.50 Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed that West Brom are in talks with Jonathan Greening over a new deal.
17.24 Skysports.com understands that John Obi Mikel has signed a new long-term contract with Chelsea.
17.00 Teenage striker Daniel Sturridge is confident that joining Chelsea from Manchester City will help him fulfil his ambitions in the game.
16.53 Leeds United have rejected bids from two Premier League clubs for Fabian Delph and have turned down approaches for Jermaine Beckford, who would be keen on a move to Newcastle United.
16.43 Reports in France claim Blackburn Rovers are tracking Valenciennes winger Gael Danic after cooling their interest in Paris St Germain's Jerome Rothen.
16.29 Rennes midfielder Stephan Mbia's proposed move to Marseille has hit a snag after the failure to agree personal terms and he is now reportedly on his way to England to discuss a move to Stoke City, having previously been a target for Everton.
16.21 Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish believes his team are not yet strong enough to survive in the Premier League and is targeting further signings, particularly in midfield.
16.11 Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has insisted that the club have not yet received any offers for the likes of Stewart Downing and Tuncay Sanli, although he expects his squad to look very different when the new season kicks off.
15.54 Bristol Rovers have completed the signing of midfielder Dominic Blizzard on a three-year contract.
15.39 Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits he is 'really pleased' that captain Steven Gerrard has finally signed a new contract until 2013.
15.23 Rafa Benitez believes Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano owe it to Liverpool to stay at the club. Alonso is wanted by Real Madrid, while Barcelona are keeping tabs on Mascherano.
15.17 Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has revealed Barnsley have made an offer for Alan Lee and does not expect the striker to move to Norwich City.