He was a great player - but most of he was the signing that showed Europe that City wanted to be a top club again in their eyes.
The Welcome to Manchester poster was one that cut deeply into Ferguson's back - gave him reason to be concerned that this sleeping giant could one day compete with the best again -
Rag fans were really wound up by that poster - someone had dared to leave them for City - it was a huge moment for us as a club and Tevez was at the heart of it.
It was a massive symbol of intent..... Look at us now. Recognised as a giant of a club again and capable of attracting the best players in Europe.
A great player who will never quite gain the hearts and minds of City like Aguero does but who was possibly the most important signing we ever made......