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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Juventus Planning To Learn Tevez Future Plans


The Argentine is set to give the Bianconeri the final word on whether he will stay in the next few weeks, with Boca Juniors standing by to swoop

Carlos Tevez is expected to make a decision on his future in the next few weeks, with Juventus stepping up their pursuit for Paulo Dybala in fear of losing their star striker this summer.

The Argentine has netted 25 goals this term, leading the Old Lady to the verge of the Champions League semi-finals as well as helping to open up a 12-point lead at the top of Serie A.

However, the former Manchester City man has already told club officials that his current deal - which expires in June 2016 - will be his last, due to his desire to end his career with his first club Boca Juniors.

It is understood Tevez has now confirmed to the club that he will give a definitive answer on his future by the first week of May, with a summer move a distinct possibility.

Tevez has been in regular contact with Boca in recent weeks as he prepares to come to a decision which could signal the end of his career in Europe, nine years after he shocked the world by joining West Ham United from Corinthians.

For now, Tevez is said to be focused only on winning Serie A and challenging for the Champions League, while he has also set his sights on the Capocannoniere award given to the league's top scorer.

His 46 goals in 86 games have made the 31-year-old a cult figure in Turin, with Juventus' improved fortunes in Europe this season having been largely linked to his own vastly improved form in continental competition.

Juve's interest in Palermo striker Dybala will now be ramped up as a result of the uncertainty over Tevez's immediate future.

While club executives are thought to be keen on snapping up the 21-year-old Argentine regardless of Tevez's decision, they are now set to make significant strides in their quest for a new striker in case they find themselves shorn of their figurehead frontman ahead of next season.

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