Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed he will meet with striker Carlos Tevez on Thursday.

Tevez and Mancini: Will be reunited on Thursday

The Argentinian striker said in a statement released by City on Tuesday night that he was "sincerely and unreservedly" sorry for his actions in taking an unauthorised three-month leave of absence from the club.

A comeback now looks on the cards for Tevez and that could be confirmed within the next 24 hours, subject to his meeting with City's Italian boss.

Speaking ahead of their Europa League clash with Porto, Mancini confirmed he would be speaking with his controversial striker.

He told ESPN: "Tomorrow (on Thursday) I will meet Carlos and talk with him."

Players' chief Gordon Taylor had earlier admitted he was relieved Tevez is patching up his relationship with City.

"I'm very glad, having dealt with him and represented him," Taylor said.

"Sorry has been said; sometimes it's the hardest word. Sometimes if you can grasp that nettle early on it makes like so much better for all parties, that's what we're about in football: respect."

Taylor told Sky Sports News: "I hate seeing such top quality players in trouble with their clubs and in trouble with the game.

"This has gone on for too long and it's a real positive step for football, for Carlos Tevez and Manchester City."