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'Don't go, Carlos'

Carlos Tevez’s last game for Boca Juniors has devastated fans on their knees ahead of his mega-money move to Shanghai Shenhua

One pitch invader appeared to drop to his knees and pray in front of idol as he played final game for Primera Division side

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CARLOS TEVEZ appeared overcome with emotion as he bid farewell to Boca Juniors fans ahead of his mega-money move to China.

SunSport told you the Argentina forward will become the highest paid player in the world on £615,000-a-week when he completes his transfer to Shanghai Shenhua.

Carlos Tevez bid an emotional farewell to Boca Juniors fans in his final game
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Carlos Tevez bid an emotional farewell to Boca Juniors fans in his final gameCredit: Getty Images

And his touching goodbye to supporters in the 4-1 win over Colon showed his transfer to the Far East is almost done.

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Former Manchester United and City striker Tevez scored the second before being subbed off in the 90th minute to a rousing reception.

Fans mounted the wire fences to catch a glimpse of their hero before he moves to Shanghai - where he could be joined by John Terry.

One supporter ran onto the pitch to meet his idol
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One supporter ran onto the pitch to meet his idolCredit: Getty Images
He dropped to his knees and almost appeared to pray in front of Carlos Tevez
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He dropped to his knees and almost appeared to pray in front of Carlos TevezCredit: Getty Images
The Argentina hero smiled before going in for a hug
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The Argentina hero smiled before going in for a hugCredit: EPA
Carlos Tevez looked overcome with emotion in his final game for his first club
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Carlos Tevez looked overcome with emotion in his final game for his first clubCredit: EPA
The Argentina hero will move to China to become the best paid player in the world
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The Argentina hero will move to China to become the best paid player in the worldCredit: Getty Images
A devastated Boca fan climbs a fence holding a sign begging Carlos Tevez not to leave
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A devastated Boca fan climbs a fence holding a sign begging Carlos Tevez not to leaveCredit: Getty Images
Carlos Tevez scored once in the 4-1 win that was his final game for Boca Juniors
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Carlos Tevez scored once in the 4-1 win that was his final game for Boca JuniorsCredit: Getty Images

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And young children held signs saying, 'Don't go, Carlos' while a banner thanked Tevez, 32, for his loyalty to the team where he started his senior career in 2001.

One fan even ran onto the pitch and dropped to his knees to get a hug from his idol, who happily obliged.

A Boca Juniors source after the game confirmed Tevez's China move is on.

They said: "He is going to go. All that remains is for it to be made official."

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