Club confirm Tevez departure

West Ham United have released a statement confirming the imminent departure of Carlos Tevez.

The statement, released this lunchtime confirmed that Tevez would be a Man United player imminently, following months of legal wrangling between the Hammers, Man U and the MSI Group who claim ownership of Tevez's economic rights.

"West Ham United can confirm that a settlement has been reached today with the representatives of Carlos Tevez which will allow the player to leave the Club," the statement read.

"The settlement ends the current litigation taking place between the respective parties and provides for a £2million fee to be paid to West Ham United.

"The agreement confirms that West Ham United do have a valid player's contract with Carlos Tevez and hold the registration of the player. This will be released once the agreed fee has been paid to the Club.

The terms of the settlement are consistent with undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League and the rules of The Football Association."

Eggert Magnusson, who only weeks ago was still insisting that Tevez would remain at Upton Park next season, added:

"I am obviously pleased that we have finally reached the end of this saga through agreement and common sense. All parties involved can now move on and truly focus on the new season.

"I wish Carlos Tevez well for the next stage of his playing career. He is a fine player and I am sure he will be successful wherever he plays football."