Carlos Tevez: I do not think I was wrong, but if Manchester City think so I will apologise

The Argentine striker is set to return to Eastlands on Tuesday, and while the bad blood with Roberto Mancini still lingers, the forward has said he is willing to give an apology

13 Feb 2012 23:45:00

By Kavan Young

More On :  Manchester City, Carlos Tevez

Carlos Tevez has said that he is ready to apologise to Manchester City if it will help his return to the club.

The Argentine international is set to resume to training with the team following four months in exile, as he looks to boost City's chances of securing a maiden Premier League trophy.

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The club's former captain has been AWOL since his refusal to warm up in the Champions League game against Bayern Munich in September, and whilst the striker was expected to leave Eastlands in January, a move failed to materialise.

Tevez has maintained his belief that he was not at fault for the resulting bad blood with manager Roberto Mancini, but has admitted that he would be willing to give an apology if the City hierarchy thought it would enable his return to first-team action.

Tevez told Fox Sports: "I do not think I was wrong, but if they (the club) think so I apologise. I am ready to return, to win and do the best for the club's shirt.

“Hopefully I can help City to be champions again. The most important thing for me is to return to get fit.

"I always said that at 28 I would retire. Today I say, No, I have much more to give."

And Tevez believes that even though he has missed a large part of the season it will not take him long to get back in shape and challenge for his place in the team.

"In two weeks I play, I think." he added

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