Ex-Manchester United, Man City and West Ham striker Carlos Tevez retires
Baku, June 4, AZERTAC
Carlos Tevez has confirmed his retirement from professional football at the age of 38 following the death of his father, according to Sky Sports.
Tevez played in the Premier League from 2006 until 2013, memorably helping rescue West Ham from relegation in 2006-07 and swapping Manchester United for Manchester City in 2009.
He had most recently been playing at home in Argentina with boyhood club Boca Juniors.
Tevez cited the loss of his father in early 2021 as a key part of his decision to stop playing, despite having offers to continue, including in MLS.
"I have retired, it is confirmed," he said in an interview with America TV on Friday night. "They offered me many things, including from the United States. But that's it, I have given everything.
"Playing the last year was very difficult but I was able to see my old man. I stopped playing because I lost my number one fan."
Tevez, who also played for Juventus, Corinthians and Shanghai Shenhua, finishes his career with 308 goals from 746 club appearances. He won 76 caps for Argentina, scoring 13 goals.
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