Is this the end for Joe Hart?
Manchester City have officially signed goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from Barcelona for £17.1million.
The move is likely to push England no.1 Joe Hart closer to the Etihad exit door, as Bravo is set to be starting from now on. Hart is not a target for Everton according to Ronald Koeman, and Sevilla have also reportedly ended their interest.
Bravo has won back-to-back La Liga titles and the Champions League in 2015 with Barca, after moving to the Nou Camp from Real Sociedad in 2014.
“I’m very proud to be joining Manchester City. I know the Club is building something very special and I hope I can be part of many successes in the coming years,” Bravo told City’s official website.
“I have followed City’s progress in recent years and obviously know some of my new team-mates from the Copa America.
“It is not easy to leave a club like Barcelona where I had two fantastic years, but the opportunity to work with Pep Guardiola was too good to refuse.
“Now I will challenge the other great goalkeepers the Club has and together I hope we can win many trophies.”
City boss Guardiola added: “Claudio is a fantastic goalkeeper and an excellent addition to our squad.
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
