The Eastlands skipper insists he will leave in the summer, sparking a worldwide transfer scramble.
The bombshell comes just days after City boss Roberto Mancini claimed the star was staying.
Tevez, speaking to Argentine station Radio del Plata, said: "I want to leave Manchester City.
"Football has changed a lot for me and I don't know if I will even make it to the next World Cup.
"And that has nothing to do with whether I'm selected or not.
"I've been treated very well here and I'm grateful.
"I also gave my everything for the club to receive the results it has had. But I need a change of scene."
Mancini had hoped striker Tevez would stay and help lead his Champions League charge next season in the wake of Tuesday's two-goal supershow against Stoke.
But City have been unsure about the goal ace's intentions, knowing Tevez is keen to be closer to his estranged wife and kids.
Now their fears have come home to roost, with Italy or Spain his preferred destination.
A potential stumbling block is the 27-year-old's whopping weekly wage of over £200,000, meaning a dream return to Argentina is highly unlikely.
Tevez added: "To go back to Boca Juniors would be beautiful but it is very difficult.
"I spoke to their midfielder Roman Riquelme and, messing around, we agreed I would go back one day. But if we're speaking seriously, financial issues would make my return difficult."
After lifting the FA Cup at Wembley following last Saturday's 1-0 victory over Stoke, Tevez said the chance to overhaul former club Manchester United could yet persuade him to stay at City.
Yet he also admitted that he would need to chat over the future with his family first, which has now helped him to make up his mind to head for the exit. SUN
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour is prepared to offer Real £150m for Ronaldo but the bid is likely to be rejected by Madrid chief Florentino Perez. Mansour also has his eyes on Mourinho. AS (Spanish edition)
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Real Madrid are willing to sell Cristiano Ronaldo for £150m after a rift developed between the Portugal star and manager Jose Mourinho. Daily Mail
City have rejected the speculation over Ronaldo. "There is no substance in these reports whatsoever," a club spokesman said. Press Association
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OTHER BOLLOX
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has placed a £60m price tag on captain Cesc Fabregas to ward off interest from Barcelona and Manchester City. Daily Star
Brazilian midfielder Denilson is planning to quit Arsenal because he is frustrated after five years in London without a trophy. the Sun
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is planning to make a £9m summer bid for England striker Carlton Cole from relegated West Ham as he prepares his side for next season's Europa League. the Sun
Manchester United appear certain to secure the £16m signing of David de Gea after the Spain Under-21 goalkeeper confirmed he will leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. Daily Mail
Out-of-favour Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong says he wants to leave Tottenham after experiencing a journey from "heaven to hell" with the club. the Guardian
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says he wants to bring in some players comparable to 1980s Tyneside legends Paul Gascoigne, Peter Beardsley and Chris Waddle. talkSPORT
Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood insists striker Jermain Defoe has a future at the club but has poured cold water on the idea of signing Chelsea forward Didier Drogba. Daily Mirror
Lille's Ivory Coast international winger Gervinho is reported to be at the centre of a tug of war between Arsenal and Manchester City, despite Tottenham also being interested in signing the 23-year-old. Metro
Aston Villa, Fulham, Everton and Marseille are all keen on Leicester's Ivory Coast centre-back Sol Bamba. talkSPORT
Sunderland want Aston Villa striker John Carew, who is about to leave Villa Park on a free transfer after a loan spell at Stoke. Daily Mirror
Neil Warnock has signalled that he will be Queens Park Rangers manager next season after saying he has been given the board's backing to start making plans for life in the Premier League. Guardian
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says England Under-21s would be taking a risk with Jack Wilshere's health if they select him for the European Championship next month. Daily Mail
West Ham are monitoring the availability of Alex McLeish, with the Birmingham manager set to consider his future after Sunday's relegation showdown against Spurs. Daily Express
MK Dons boss Karl Robinson is a contender for the West Ham manager's job - at the age of 30. Daily Mirror
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has pleaded with manager Sir Alex Ferguson to pick him for Sunday's final league game against Blackpool so he can sharpen his fitness ahead of the Champions League final on 28 May. Daily Express
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier, who was admitted to hospital with heart trouble on 20 April, could make a surprise return to Villa Park for the visit of Liverpool on Sunday. Daily Star
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has described the Football Association's decision to abstain in the voting for the upcoming presidential election as "a bit strange". the Guardian
Fulham face a race against time to tie up a new contract for manager Mark Hughes. The Welshman could leave as a free agent if a deal is not signed by 1 June, with several other clubs watching the situation with interest. Daily Telegraph
Porto's Europa League-winning coach Andre Villas-Boas has revealed he has a 15m euro (£13m) release clause in his contract.Daily Telegraph
St Patrick's Athletic striker Sean Stewart is a late candidate for the "miss of the season" award after failing to score into an open goal in a Leinster Cup tie against Athlone Town. Metro
