Carlos Tevez’s transfer to Corinthians from Manchester City is improbable – attorney

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Adrian Ruocco, attorney of Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, has admitted that the player’s transfer to Corinthians is far from certain.

The two clubs have been locked in talks in the last few days as Corinthians are desperate to wrap up a deal before Wednesday, when the Brazilian transfer window closes.

Corinthians were ready to offer €40 million for the player spread over the next four years, but Manchester City’s request to have the first installment of €10m paid up front appears to be a deal breaker.

The Brazilian club will only receive revenue from a new television deal in January and have already told City they cannot meet their request, which may prevent the move from happening.

“Regrettably, judging from the pace of negotiations right now, it is improbable that we will come to any agreement with Corinthians,” Ruocco told Lancenet.

“The only thing that stands in the way of a deal is this matter about the first installment. But we will wait until Wednesday, that is the only thing we can do.”

Tevez has declared he does not want to continue at Manchester City as he wishes to be closer to his two daughters, who are living in Buenos Aires.