Tevez completes Corinthians switch
 |  Corinthians have broken the Brazilian transfer record to sign Tevez |
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentina forward Carlos Tevez has completed his $18 million move from Boca Juniors to Brazilian side Corinthians.
The surprise transfer, made possible after Corinthians signed a multi-million dollar partnership deal with a London-based group of investors last week, is a record for a Brazilian club.
It also breaks the trend of South America's top players going straight to European clubs.
The 20-year-old is regarded as Argentina's most exciting young player and has attracted interest from a number of European clubs.
"The transfer for 100 percent of his federative rights has been approved for a total of $18 million," said Boca president Mauricio Macri
"The deal was done for this amount plus an additional sum in case of a future sale. Afterwards, there are also reimbursement of expenses and other things, it's quite a complicated deal."
Tevez was leading scorer in this year's Olympic football tournament with eight goals as he helped Argentina win their first gold medal in the sport.
He also led his club to the South American Libertadores Cup title in 2003 and the runners-up spot this year.
He has become a regular in Argentina's senior side and scored his first international goal in the Copa America quarter-final against hosts Peru, his free kick sealing a 1-0 win.
Tevez comes from a humble background and still bears the scars of a household accident he suffered as a child.
He has become increasingly frustrated at coverage of his private life and has been involved in angry exchanges with photographers.
"It's a shame we could not have him for longer," Macri added.
