Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has apologised “sincerely and unreservedly” for his conduct in recent months. The Argentinian has also withdrawn his appeal against City’s fine of six weeks’ wages for gross misconduct, which was due to be heard by the Premier League in the coming days. Tevez sparked a dispute with the club when he refused to warm up during the Champions League loss at Bayern Munich in September and then spent more than three months in Argentina without permission. The 28-year-old reported back to the club last week after failing to secure a move during the January transfer window and says he now wants to fight for a place in the team. Manager Roberto Mancini had long maintained he would only consider Tevez for selection again after an apology. In a statement released by City, Tevez said: “I wish to apologise sincerely and unreservedly to everybody I have let down and to whom my actions over the last few months have caused offence. “My wish is to concentrate on playing football for Manchester City Football Club.” Tevez was given his own fitness programme when he reported back to the club’s Carrington training headquarters last week.

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