Carlito is Finally a 100% Red Devil

Carlos "Carlito" Tevez is finally a 100% Red Devil. Tevez who came from West Ham, has a shared ownership between Manchester United and MSI (Media Sports Investment). Manchester United paid a fee of £35 million to gain the full ownership of the Argentinian contract and services, a sum that is a record breaking fee as far as British football concerns.

It's a great news for Manchester United, no one can deny what a great impact Tevez has been last season despite the fact that he was currently "on loan" from MSI.

Tevez has quickly become an integral part of Ferguson's attack, scoring 19 goals in 48 appearances for United in his first season. Realizing that, Fergie was quickly on the move to sign Tevez permanently on a long term contract.

"I've talked to Carlos, and I told him that he is a part of our long term future. He has been very successful in his first season, and he is a great young player who is well liked and respected by his team-mates". Though a deal may be struck this week, full payment may be delayed until January, or even next summer, so as not to limit Sir Alex Ferguson's transfer budget in this window.

United currently have the record for a transfer between two English clubs, the £29.1 million they paid to Leeds United for Rio Ferdinand in 2002. David Gill, United's chief executive, spoke recently of the need to resolve the Tevez issue before next summer and with the player eager to stay with the English and European champions there should be little barrier to the deal being struck.

Carlito's passion for Manchester United was evident even before he was signed for West Ham nor MSI. He was fined once in Corinthians for wearing a Manchester United jersey during a press conference.