Carlos Tevez was hospitalized with chest pains

Carlos Tevez was hospitalized in Argentina after suffering chest pains, his Independiente confirmed.

The former Manchester United and City striker, 40, was admitted to a clinic in Buenos Aires last night after seeking medical attention and remained in a nearby hospital for further tests as a precaution.

Tevez has been head coach at Independiente for eight months and has extended his contract until 2026 since his appointment. His club released a statement saying Tevez “will be hospitalized as a precautionary measure until the relevant studies are completed.”

“Our trainer, Carlos Tevez, came to the La Trinidad sanatorium in San Isidro with chest pains. They have carried out the relevant studies and these have been satisfactory,” they added. “He will proceed with a series of pre-scheduled examinations as part of a general investigation normally carried out.”

San Isidro is an upscale neighborhood of Buenos Aires, home of Independiente. The club has planned a training session for later today. Last year he was reportedly hospitalized after fainting at home.

Tevez moved into management after an illustrious career that included seven years in the Premier League. There he helped West Ham achieve a notable relegation victory for the first time, although his time was controversial as his club breached Premier League rules regarding third possession.

At United he won the Champions League twice and two Premier League titles before moving to neighbors City, where he was part of the team that won the title in 2012 thanks to Sergio Aguero's final goal.

He made his first steps into management at Rosario Central when he was appointed coach in 2022, but resigned after five months, citing the club's upcoming presidential elections as the reason. His Independiente team was sixth after the first phase of the Argentine League

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