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Premier League - Tevez joins Manchester United

Eurosport - Fri, 03 Aug 15:09:00 2007

Carlos Tevez's representative Kia Joorabchian says the player has finally agreed a deal to join Manchester United.

The Argentinian striker was released from his West Ham contract on Friday after the MSI management company paid the club a £2 million fee.

United will take the 23-year-old on loan, paying him an annual salary of £4.5 million, and reserving the right to sign him permanently for £30 million.

West Ham said in a statement: "West Ham United can confirm that a settlement has been reached today with the representatives of Carlos Tevez which will allow the player to leave the club.

"The settlement ends the current litigation taking place between the respective parties and provides for a £2million fee to be paid to West Ham.

"The agreement confirms that West Ham do have a valid player's contract with Carlos Tevez and hold the registration of the player. This will be released once the agreed fee has been paid to the club.

"The terms of the settlement are consistent with undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League and the rules of The Football Association."

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson said: "I am obviously pleased that we have finally reached the end of this saga through agreement and common sense.

"All parties involved can now move on and truly focus on the new season.

"I wish Carlos Tevez well for the next stage of his playing career. He is a fine player and I am sure he will be successful wherever he plays football."

Tevez is thought to have passed a medical with United on Friday morning before heading to their Carrington training complex to meet his team-mates and United officials.