Hernan Crespo backs Carlos Tevez to impress at Juventus

Former Inter Milan and Argentina forward Hernan Crespo believes that the signing of Carlos Tevez will allow Juventus to fight on all fronts next season.

The 29-year-old, who joined the Serie A winners from Manchester City this summer, has been branded "a real champion" by his compatriot.

"Carlos is a real champion, a top player outside of the area. It will be interesting to see how Conte manages him. They are two real winners," he told Tuttosport.

"When I saw Carlos four months ago, he had become much more mature and calm than before. Tevez has joined a strong team. Juventus are sitting in pole position for the Scudetto and can also go far in the Champions League with a bit of luck.

"Tevez is not the type of player to win games all on his own, though. Only [Lionel] Messi can do that. But he is a player who will not let you down. He is a guarantee for goals. He has what it takes to open up difficult games."

Tevez is expected to form a new-look strike force with Fernando Llorente in Turin next season.