Carlos Tevez
has denied reports he has become the world's highest-paid player following his
move to Shanghai Shenhua, although the striker has not disclosed how much he
will earn during his two-year contract with the Chinese Super League side.
It was
initially reported that Tevez would earn €40m per year as part of his move to
China from Boca Juniors, but it was later reported the entire deal was worth
that sum in total.
The former
Manchester United and Juventus striker denied discussing how much he will earn
with news outlets in his homeland as he was unveiled at his first press
conference with the club following his arrival in Shanghai yesterday.
Speaking at his
first news conference following his arrival in Shanghai on Friday, Tevez said:
"After my last game I didn't mention anything to the local media about my
salary in China.
"Salary
matters shouldn't be told to everyone, it's a matter of respect for my
teammates. My salary isn't as high as the legends, but in order to respect my
teammates I won't tell you how much."
The 32-year-old
is one of the latest big-name foreign players to join the league in the current
transfer window, with Chelsea star Oscar having moved to Shanghai's rivals
SIPG.
"There
will probably be pressure, but because I love football very much I will use my
passion for the sport. Even if there will be pressure I will forget about it on
the field," Tevez said.
"I know
the CSL is getting tougher and tougher year after year, and this year will be
extremely intense."
Club chairman
Wu Xiaohui, meanwhile, also denied speculation Tevez would earn a salary that
would make him the highest-paid player in world football, ahead of Real
Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
"Reasonable
and rational investment is the basic management guideline and
requirement," he said. "This year we did more than last year because
Demba Ba got seriously injured, otherwise we might not have bought a foreign
player at all."
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