Carlos Tevez denies Shanghai Shenhua wages as high as reported

By Lyall Thomas

Image: Carlos Tevez was formally introduced at Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday

Carlos Tevez insists his wages at Shanghai Shenhua are not high as reported.

The Argentina striker was formally introduced at the Chinese Super League club on Saturday, after his £9m transfer from Boca Juniors.

Tevez will reportedly earn around £610,000 a week - making him the highest paid player in world football.

Image: Tevez landed in China on Thursday, mobbed by supporters and media

However, regarding his wages, the former Manchester City and Manchester United forward said: "The salary amount that people talk about on the internet is far more than I the actual one.

"I have never spoken about my salary in China when I was in Argentina. I think it shouldn't be spoken publicly out of respect for others."

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Tevez landed in China on Thursday, mobbed by supporters and media at Shanghai airport.

Image: Carlos Tevez says he feels like he has a new home at Shanghai Shenhua

He said: "As soon as I arrived and was greeted by so many fans here the other day, I suddenly realised that I have a new home.

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"Mr Zhou Jun (deputy general manager of Shanghai Shenhua) showed his great faith in me when I met him in Argentina. The club needs quality players like me to improve.

"It is still a very difficult decision for me. I brought some of my relatives with me but my parents are still in Argentina because of the long distance."

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