City say that Tevez was not granted leave last week and should have stayed with the club during the international break, and they have now instructed their lawyers to take action following the absence.
There had been reports that the player had obtained a medical certificate stating that he is unable to train or play, though this has gone unconfirmed by his spokespersons. They did confirm, however, that the player is still in Argentina.
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The 27-year-old was also due to take part in a meeting on Monday
arranged by the club between high-ranking City officials and the
Argentine's representatives.
Manchester City have so far refused to comment on Tevez's failure to return to the country.