Kia Joorabchian says Manchester City fans cannot question Carlos Tevez's commitment.

Joorabchian said Tevez was had been committed to City as he had joined at the start of the club's "new vision".

He said: "Carlos joined Manchester City when he had official offers from Real Madrid and Manchester United on the table at end of May [2009]. He was one of first players to join Manchester City's new vision.

"It's a great vision. Carlos was brought in to help and start that vision. When they didn't qualify for the Champions League at the end of his first season he took that very personally."

Joorabchian also refused to speculate on Tevez's future.

He said: "I cannot predict what Carlos wants to do. He has been clearly judged and condemned before the case has been fully looked into. I think the club and Carlos are in a very difficult position."