Tevez instead joined Manchester City on a five-year deal, after his loan deal at rivals United ended.
“Real made an offer but there was no agreement,” Tevez told the Nation newspaper during a promotional visit to Abu Dhabi.
“There were talks about deals and agreements but in the end it was only City. They showed lots of interest in me and are intent on growing and signing big players.
“I am sad to leave United but I am excited to join City. I’m thinking about the future and I will grow with this club.”
