Manager Antonio Conte has been looking to bolster his defence to steer Chelsea back into the Champions League.
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Torino have been busy over the transfer window and have roped in a number of players including Adam Ljajic from Roma and Luca Rossettini from Bologna. “I really like this too, that’s how I want to be”.
Mangala reportedly cost City 42 million pounds (now $55 million) in 2014 but was never a regular.
Hart was also wanted by Sunderland but feels a temporary move to Italy is best for his career.
Hart has not featured for City in the Premier League under Pep Guardiola, being named on the bench for each of their three matches so far this term.
A statement from Torino not only confirmed that the England goalkeeper had signed for the club, but also that his official first name is indeed “Charles”.
Joe Hart’s agent says the Manchester City goalkeeper will join Torino amid talk of a loan deal to the Serie A club.
It’s certainly a refreshing change from the norm to see an Englishman go out and play overseas, with Hart set to become the first English goalkeeper to play in Serie A since the league began in 1929, according to the Guardian.
Due to a combination of worldwide call-ups, injuries, illness and poor form, the Ivory Coast forward has not been able to establish himself at Eastlands.
Nasri was the third player to leave on loan, with the Frenchman heading to Spanish club Sevilla for the season.
Guardiola said at the weekend Nasri, who appeared as a late substitute in Sunday’s win over West Ham, would be welcome to stay and fight for his place. “He is a great talent and potentially a great player”, said the Finland defender.
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He is expected to take the gloves from Daniele Padelli, who has failed to impress coach Sinisa Mihajlovic since he arrived at the club several months after his sacking by AC Milan last season.
