Tevez drops Man Utd exit warning

Carlos Tevez has hinted for the first time that he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season.

The 24-year-old striker's loan ends next month and United have yet to put a permanent deal in place.

"There are many players and they all need to play but I have not played important matches," said Tevez.

Asked in an Argentine radio interview whether his stint with United was coming to an end, Tevez replied: "I think so."

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has repeatedly said the Tevez situation will be cleared up at the end of the season.

Tevez lost his regular place in Ferguson's team when Dimitar Berbatov joined the club from Tottenham for £30.75m last August.

The former West Ham forward told Radio Del Plata: "As a player I can't permit myself to play one game, but not another.

"And also, the World Cup is coming up. I see it very difficult to stay with Manchester United. That's the reality.

"You can score three or four goals and not play in the next game.

"It gets to your head. I need to play," said Tevez.

Tevez, who joined United from West Ham, claimed to have received offers from other clubs, including at least one La Liga club in Spain.

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Tevez leave at the end of the season, but I think he will end up staying.