Since Pep Guardiola took over at the Etihad, Hart has been relegated to first backup stopper and now third-choice with Barcelona’s Claudio Bravo signed.
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Bravo has signed a four-year contract and is reported to have cost City around 17 million pounds (US$22 million).
Bravo’s arrival will nearly certainly end Joe Hart’s City career, with the England worldwide looking to leave the Etihad this month.
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“He is a goalkeeper I have admired for a number of years and I’m really happy he is now a City player”.
“I have followed City’s progress in recent years and obviously know some of my new team-mates from the Copa America”, Bravo told the club’s website.
But Guardiola, who has so far preferred Willy Caballero to Joe Hart in the Premier League, does not think the 33-year-old is ready for action on Sunday.
“Now I will challenge the other great goalkeepers the club has and together I hope we can win many trophies”.
Cillessen made a farewell appearance for Ajax on Wednesday in its 1-4 Champions League playoff defeat to Rostov in Russian Federation.
City announced the arrival of the 33-year-old Chile worldwide on Thursday on a four-year deal. He received a great reception from fans and love from City’s supporters. “We’re men, we get on with it”.
Potential solutions do not appear to include a switch to Everton, after Ronald Koeman ruled out a move for Hart, while Guardiola is delighted to secure his ninth signing since succeeding Manuel Pellegrini as City boss.
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Claudio Bravo will not be rushed straight into the Manchester City side for their Premier League clash with West Ham this weekend.
