Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is undergoing tests after being taken to hospital in Buenos Aires with chest pains.

The 40-year-old spent Tuesday night at a clinic in the Argentina capital after complaining about pain in his chest.

The striker, who started his time in England with West Ham, now manages in his homeland with Independiente.

The club confirmed overnight on Tuesday that initial ‘studies’ were clear but that the Argentine would spend Wednesday in hospital to undergo further tests.

They said on X: ‘Our coach, Carlos Tevez, entered the La Trinidad Sanatorium in San Isidro with chest pain.

‘They carried out the corresponding studies and they were satisfactory. Tomorrow you will continue with a series of exams scheduled in advance as part of a general check-up that is usually carried out.’

In a later tweet, Independente confirmed Tevez would remain in hospital for further tests.

‘Carlos Tevez will be hospitalised as a precaution until the corresponding studies are completed.’

Tevez played 76 times for his country, scoring 13 goals.

The forward left England in 2013 to join Juventus, where he spent two years before returning to Argentina with Boca Juniors.

A brief stint in China followed, before Tevez returned to Boca where he would retire.

He made his first steps into management with Rosario Central and has been in his role as head coach of Independiente since 2023.

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