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
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.
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.
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."