Carlos Tevez resigns from his first managerial role at Rosario Central

Carlos Tevez has stormed out of his role at Head Coach at Argentina's Rosario Central, quoting political reasons during the club's presidential elections as the key reasons for his departure.

The former Manchester United and Manchester City striker took his first venture into management just five months ago at the four-time Primera Division champions.

Tevez was renowned for making controversial decisions during his playing career - most notably when he swapped the red side of Manchester for the blue in 2009 - and appears to be making big decisions now off it as well.

The Argentinian club are currently preparing to host their presidential elections on December 18, with Tevez unhappy at candidates using his name to rally support.

Speaking at an emergency press conference at the club's training ground on Thursday, Tevez revealed his reasons for leaving his role as head coach.

'I want to communicate to the people of Central that I am going to step aside. I am not going to continue as coach.

I would like to thank the people for supporting me,' Tevez told reporters at an emergency news conference after training.

'I don't come to do politics and when my name is put in politics I didn't like it. I don't want to be involved, that's why I'm stepping aside,' added Tevez.

Rosario finished 20th in the Argentina top-flight under Tevez's guidance, winning jst seven games and acquiring 32 points over the course of the season.