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Manchester City star Carlos Tevez admits he came close to signing for Chelsea when he left Manchester United.
Tevez locks horns with Chelsea, live on Sky Sports 2 on Saturday, aiming to boost City's title hopes with a win over the reigning champions.
The Argentine ace admits he could have been playing for Chelsea instead of Manchester City after holding talks with Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti prior to his switch to Eastlands.
"When Man United didn't want me, I had a conversation with Ancelotti but there was never any concrete offer," revealed Tevez.
"I only ever talk about proper, written offers - and that was the case with City."
No regrets
Meanwhile, Tevez insists he stands by his criticism of City boss Roberto Mancini's training methods.
Tevez was unhappy with Mancini last season when claimed the Italian's double training sessions left the players drained.
"I think I was right to say that," noted Tevez. "This season, because the games are coming so thick and fast, there isn't time for double training so I am relieved it's not an issue. But I still stand by what I said.
"Roberto and I had a good chat at the end of last season and everything was left really nice. It was simply two guys sitting down in a room and chatting honestly and openly and sorting things out."
Tevez also revealed he was shocked to be handed the captain's armband by Mancini this season in place of Kolo Toure.
Surprise
"It did surprise me. For one thing, my English isn't fantastic and communicating in the dressing room isn't always easy.
"But it's certainly having a positive effect on my game. Before maybe I would disappear from games for 10 or 15 minutes, but now I can't afford to do that.
"I've got to concentrate 100% all the time."
Manchester City star Carlos Tevez admits he came close to signing for Chelsea when he left Manchester United.
Tevez locks horns with Chelsea, live on Sky Sports 2 on Saturday, aiming to boost City's title hopes with a win over the reigning champions.
The Argentine ace admits he could have been playing for Chelsea instead of Manchester City after holding talks with Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti prior to his switch to Eastlands.
"When Man United didn't want me, I had a conversation with Ancelotti but there was never any concrete offer," revealed Tevez.
"I only ever talk about proper, written offers - and that was the case with City."
No regrets
Meanwhile, Tevez insists he stands by his criticism of City boss Roberto Mancini's training methods.
Tevez was unhappy with Mancini last season when claimed the Italian's double training sessions left the players drained.
"I think I was right to say that," noted Tevez. "This season, because the games are coming so thick and fast, there isn't time for double training so I am relieved it's not an issue. But I still stand by what I said.
"Roberto and I had a good chat at the end of last season and everything was left really nice. It was simply two guys sitting down in a room and chatting honestly and openly and sorting things out."
Tevez also revealed he was shocked to be handed the captain's armband by Mancini this season in place of Kolo Toure.
Surprise
"It did surprise me. For one thing, my English isn't fantastic and communicating in the dressing room isn't always easy.
"But it's certainly having a positive effect on my game. Before maybe I would disappear from games for 10 or 15 minutes, but now I can't afford to do that.
"I've got to concentrate 100% all the time."