‘I quit Manchester City to win the Champions League’ - Tevez

The Argentine ace was unveiled at Juventus yesterday after completing his £10million switch to the Italian champions.

Tevez endured two years of Euro disappointment as City crashed out of the Champions League at the group stage under former boss Roberto Mancini.

And he admitted: “Four years ago, I chose to move to City because of the targets they were aiming for.

“I wanted to play in the Champions League and help the team win a league title after a long gap. I’ve noted the same ambitions at Juventus.

“They want to keep finishing first in Italy, as they’ve done over the past two years, and aspire to win the Champions League. This made my decision easier.”

Tevez was City’s top scorer last season with 17 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions.

But he revealed that new boss Manuel Pellegrini gave his move the OK the moment the Chilean took charge.

Tevez said: “I spoke to Pelle- grini as soon as he arrived at City. I said that I considered my time at the club to be over.

“He said that was fine by him and there weren’t any problems in allowing me to leave. I would like to thank 

City and all their fans for the four years together.”

Tevez, 29, will spearhead Juve’s bid to land their first Champions League crown since 1996 alongside 

Fernando Llorente, who is joining on a free from Athletic Bilbao.

He said: “Juventus have shown themselves to be a great team.

“The side features great champions such as Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo. I’m sure it will be very easy to 

play alongside them.

“What interests me the most, however, is the team itself.

“That’s why I’m not thinking about topping the goalscoring charts. If the team play well and win, it will be easier for me to achieve personal goals.”

Tevez will have the No 10 shirt previously worn by Juve legends Michel Platini, Roberto Baggio and Alessandro Del Piero.

But he insisted: “The responsibility is something I already experienced at Boca Juniors when they gave me Maradona’s No 10.

“Juve’s No 10 has been worn by great champions in the past, such as Del Piero. It will be an honour for me to continue this tradition.”

SOURCE: THE SUN FOOTBALL