Carlos believes that he is not a traitor

Ex-Manchester United player Carlos Tevez believes that he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to the club’s cross-city rivals.

The Argentine International, who turned down a permanent deal at United last month after a two-year loan deal, has been linked with a lucrative move to Manchester City.

But big spenders London club Chelsea FC aren’t far away and are reportedly tracking the 25-year-old’s availability

However, the Eastlands is believed to be Tevez’s likely destination this summer.

Tevez told The People: “If I play for Manchester City I don’t think the United fans will feel I am a traitor.”

“They have to remember that at least as far as I know I have been thrown out of the club and I have to study the best offers available.”

Tevez’s decision to turn down the offer of a five-year deal at United has been defended by his adviser Kia Joorabchian, and the player himself insists manager Sir Alex Ferguson left him with little choice but to move on.

“It has come about because I could not stand my sporting situation at Manchester United any longer,” he continued.

“My first year was good in all senses. I played in the games and felt respected by the coach but in my second year some strange things happened that I still do not understand.”

“After the game at Old Trafford where Liverpool beat us [4-1, in March], Ferguson ignored me almost as if I was to blame for the defeat when really Liverpool dominated us all over the pitch.”

“After that the fans called for me to be in the team but he never took the advice on board because he always knows best.”

“I gave everything for Manchester United and people know that. For that reason I don’t deserve the way things have ended up.”