Tevez wants Hammers stay

By Lewis Rutledge -  Created on 11 May 2007

Kia Joorabchian has said that Carlos Tevez would like to stay at West Ham, despite stopping his English lessons.

The Argentine's admission that he had stopped learning the language sparked speculation that his days at Upton Park were numbered.

Joorabchian admits Tevez's future is uncertain because talks have been delayed until after West Ham's final game of the season this weekend.

But Joorabchian, who remains Tevez's representative despite the ongoing controversy regarding his registration, insists the player would be happy to stay with the club.

He explained: "There have been no talks of any kind at all because Carlos and I agreed we would wait until the final game of the season was over so he could concentrate fully on getting West Ham out of trouble.

"So reports saying Carlos is leaving West Ham because he stopped taking English lessons are just not true.

"Carlos stopped having lessons because he is returning soon to Argentina and does not know where he will be playing next season.

"He could be at West Ham but he doesn't know yet because we have done nothing about his future.

"We will talk to West Ham and any other interested parties.

"Carlos loves playing for West Ham and has a great relationship with the supporters.

"He would like to stay if all parties can agree a deal between them."

Tevez has been in inspirational form in helping West Ham climb out of the relegation zone, and manager Alan Curbishley has been delighted with his performances.

"Tevez in recent weeks has responded brilliantly, like the rest of the players," said Curbishley.

"His performances have galvanised a lot of people. Some of the other players have galvanised him. It has been a team effort.

"He is a footballer's footballer. When footballers come into a club they are accepted straight away if they have got the ability and that is what he has got.

"That over-rides any language barrier.

"But I have not had any discussions with the chairman about the future at all, either way."