Carlos Tevez intends to retire when his Boca Juniors contract expires at the end of 2019.
The former Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus striker rejoined Boca for a second time in January, cutting short his stay at Shanghai Shenhua – who reportedly made him the world s highest-paid player.
Tevez has scored just four goals since his return and was substituted as Guillermo Barros Schelotto s side clinched the Superliga title with a 2-2 draw at Gimnasia La Plata last week, with the end now in sight for the 34-year-old.
I think that when my contract ends at the end of next year I will [retire], he said on Canal 13.
Other times, I missed the club when I left, but this time it won t be the same. I won t go to another team and I ll retire with this jersey.
I don t want to retire and then become a coach or director. I must prepare for such a role first.
Carlitos, al ritmo de los hinchas en una Bombonera repleta para celebrar la estrella 67.
— Boca Jrs. Oficial (@BocaJrsOficial)
Asked about why he does not appear happier at the Boca, Tevez said: Because when things do not go as you want and you demand a lot of yourself, you do not like it when you are not a protagonist.
When you do not have that comfort, you will not be smiling. I ll retire at the end of next year.
Tevez won the Copa Libertadores with Boca in 2003 and claimed three Premier League titles – two with United and one at City – as well as the Champions League while playing for the Red Devils.
He also twice lifted the Serie A title with Juventus and was a key member in the first of their historic four successive domestic doubles.
