Carlos Tevez: 'I'm staying at Manchester City'

MANCHESTER City last night won their power struggle with Carlos Tevez as the Argentine made a dramatic U-turn by withdrawing his transfer request.

The move came after City held clear-the-air talks with the striker who lodged the request last week.

City issued a statement which said: During the meeting, Carlos expressed his absolute commitment to the club and formally withdrew his request.

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His contract remains unchanged and both Carlos and the club are keen to focus on opportunities that lie ahead.

Manager Roberto Mancini said: Carlos is a world-class player whose contribution since he joined the club has been invaluable. I am pleased we are now able to focus on pure football matters and look forward to Carlos continuing to play a signifi cant role in the clubs progress.

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak was present as Tevez was told City do not review contracts until a player is at least halfway through an agreement.

Tevez joined for 26m in July 2009 and reaches halfway in a three-and-a-half-year deal next summer.

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