Supporters pleaded with Tevez to reconsider and stay at Boca but move is set to go through soon

He stands to make £615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, becoming world's highest earning player


Carlos Tevez is set to complete his mega-money move to China despite Boca Juniors fans begging their hero to stay in emotional scenes on Sunday night.

The 32-year-old Argentina striker is poised to sign a staggering contract with Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua worth an estimated £615,000 a week.

And the former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City player took the opportunity to wave goodbye to his first club as they beat Colon 4-1 at La Bombonera.

Carlos Tevez waves farewell to the Boca Juniors fans at the end of his final game before he completes a lucrative switch to Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League

One supporter even ran onto the field and appeared to beg for Tevez to stay - but the move is on the brink of being completed

The fan received a hug from his hero for his troubles as Tevez walked off the field when substituted in the final minute

Despite the fans' best efforts, Tevez is set to complete his move to cash-rich Shanghai Shenhua in the coming days

El gol de Carlitos Tevez con la cámara exclusiva del Sitio Oficial de #Boca. pic.twitter.com/PuC1iW4r7r — Boca Jrs. Oficial (desde 🏡) (@BocaJrsOficial) December 19, 2016

Having scored their second goal, Tevez was subbed off in the 90th minute to allow him to receive a rapturous reception from the packed stands.

One supporter even ran on to the pitch and got down on his knees to praise Tevez, before getting a hug for his troubles.

Around the ground, fans pleaded with Tevez to reconsider his megabucks move, holding up signs that read 'Don't go, Carlos!'

TEVEZ'S CAREER SCORING RECORD 2001-2004 Boca Juniors 110 appearances, 38 goals 2005-2006 Corinthians 76 appearances, 46 goals 2006-2007 West Ham 29 appearances, 7 goals 2007-2009 Manchester United 99 appearances, 34 goals 2009-2013 Manchester City 148 appearances, 73 goals 2013-2015 Juventus 95 appearances, 50 goals 2015- Boca Juniors 17 appearances, 9 goals INTERNATIONAL - 2004-2015 Argentina 76 appearances, 13 goals Advertisement

An emotional Tevez waves goodbye to the fans at La Bombonera on Sunday night as he packs his bags for China

Tevez salutes the crowd after scoring Boca's second goal in their 4-1 win over Colon, a nice way to sign off

Fans held up placards begging Tevez to stay in Argentina and not move to China. 'Don't go away, Carlos' this one read

This young fan climbed onto the fences to ask Tevez not to leave the club just one year after making his homecoming

Supporters of Boca Juniors show a banner in tribute to Carlos Tevez on Sunday night

Tevez celebrates after scoring in Boca's 4-1 win at La Bombonera as they remained at the top of the Argentine league

But their efforts are in vain as after the match a Boca Juniors official confirmed that the move to China is going ahead.

Tevez, who only returned to Boca last year after a spell at Juventus, becomes the latest high-profile player to seek his fortune in China, where extraordinary wages are being paid.

It comes after Chelsea star Oscar sealed a £60million switch to Shanghai SIPG last week.