Juventus last night confirmed the signing of striker Carlos Tevez from Manchester City on a three-year deal.
Reports indicate that the Turin club have paid an initial £10million for the 29-year-old, rising to £12m with add-ons.
But Tevez must complete his 250 hours of community service before cutting his ties with England or face going back to court.
Flying colours: Carlos Tevez has completed his £10million move from Manchester City to Juventus
The City striker broke off from a holiday in South America to fly to
Italy yesterday but he has to complete the sentence handed out by
Macclesfield Magistrates’ Court in April for driving while disqualified
and without insurance.
A police source said last night it was understood the Argentine had not completed his order, with offenders allowed to work a maximum of 35 hours a week.
Tevez could possibly complete the order before Juventus begin pre-season training on July 12.
But the 29-year-old has been warned he faces a more severe punishment if he tries to leave England for good without serving his sentence or going back to court.
New start: Tevez was mobbed by fans as he arrived into Milan airport to complete the deal
Who goes there! The Italian police were in town to stop things from getting out of hand
A probation service spokesperson said last night: ‘Offenders must
serve the sentences. Anyone who fails to do so will have action taken
against them.’
Tevez was mobbed by around 200 Juventus fans when he landed in Milan yesterday before being taken to the club’s headquarters to undergo a medical.
He is thought to have become Juve’s highest-paid player on £4.6m a year.
Tevez, who was also linked to AC Milan, later waved a club shirt at supporters and said: ‘I am very happy to be at Juve, as this is a great satisfaction for me. Juve wanted me more than Milan.’
Consistent: Tevez has been among Manchester City's key players since his 2009 arrival
Going somewhere? An international removal company were spotted outside Tevez's home recently
Reports indicate that the Turin club have paid an initial £10million for the 29-year-old, rising to £12m with add-ons.
But Tevez must complete his 250 hours of community service before cutting his ties with England or face going back to court.
Flying colours: Carlos Tevez has completed his £10million move from Manchester City to Juventus
A police source said last night it was understood the Argentine had not completed his order, with offenders allowed to work a maximum of 35 hours a week.
Tevez could possibly complete the order before Juventus begin pre-season training on July 12.
But the 29-year-old has been warned he faces a more severe punishment if he tries to leave England for good without serving his sentence or going back to court.
New start: Tevez was mobbed by fans as he arrived into Milan airport to complete the deal
Who goes there! The Italian police were in town to stop things from getting out of hand
Tevez was mobbed by around 200 Juventus fans when he landed in Milan yesterday before being taken to the club’s headquarters to undergo a medical.
He is thought to have become Juve’s highest-paid player on £4.6m a year.
Tevez, who was also linked to AC Milan, later waved a club shirt at supporters and said: ‘I am very happy to be at Juve, as this is a great satisfaction for me. Juve wanted me more than Milan.’
Consistent: Tevez has been among Manchester City's key players since his 2009 arrival
Going somewhere? An international removal company were spotted outside Tevez's home recently
