But the club insists that the striker have a case to answer over alleged breaches of contract at Eastlands.

Tevez allegedly refused to come on as a substitute during City's Champions League clash at Bayern Munich last month.

City's statement in full read: "The Club has been conducting an investigation into the events of 27 September at the Allianz Arena.

"The Club has now reached a stage in its investigation where it has concluded that there is a case for Carlos Tevez to answer of alleged breaches of contract.

"Accordingly, the Club has informed him that he will face disciplinary proceedings and the hearing will be convened shortly.

"Carlos will be required to report to Roberto Mancini for training on Thursday."