Tevez agrees Man City move

Carlos Tevez will join Manchester City pending a medical exam, the club have announced on their website this evening.

The club have agreed personal terms with the 25-year-old Argentina international, and the deal has been ratified by the Premier League and the Football Association.

Tevez expected to sign a five-year contract and will be given the number 32 shirt, the same number he wore at bitter rivals Manchester United.

The club did not reveal what fee has been paid for the player, or the wage level the striker can expect.

"It is terrific news," a delighted Mark Hughes told mcfc.co.uk. "Carlos is an international player of the highest class who possesses all the attributes that will help drive this club forward.

"He is not only outstanding technically but he is a reliable goal scorer and someone who will contribute fully to the team ethic. He gives us another exciting, attacking dimension.

"I cannot wait to welcome him to City. This is yet another deal that shows the commitment of the owner Sheikh Mansour to make this club the very best it can possibly be. I am sure our fans will give Carlos an exceptionally warm welcome."

Tevez signs after an extended loan spell at Old Trafford where he spent two seasons and clocked up 99 league and cup starts and bagged 34 goals.

He has previously spent a season at West Ham United having made his name in his homeland with Boca Juniors before transferring in 2005 to Brazilian club Corinthians.