Tevez retires: Legend reveals father's death made him reject MLS transfer offers

The Argentinian striker spent seven years in England between 2006 and 2013, famously gracing West Ham, Manchester United and then Man City.

Tevez lifted the top-flight title three times, along with numerous other domestic honours as part of era-defining strike forces at both United and City.

He also kept West Ham in the division with a goal on the final day of the 2006/07 season.

That infamously resulted in legal challenges from Sheffield United, who were relegated, as it emerged Tevez was never properly owned by the Hammers.

He sparked another transfer saga by crossing the Manchester border and joining City from United, a move which resulted in a blue 'Welcome to Manchester' banner.

Tevez's colourful career ended at his boyhood club, Boca Juniors, where he spent 11 years across three separate spells.

And the iconic forward revealed the death of his adopted father during the COVID-19 pandemic was the main reason behind his decision.

In a statement citing the loss of his 'number one fan', Tevez also reveals he had offers to continue playing in America's MLS.

He said: "I have retired, it's confirmed. 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."