Claudio Bravo Barcelona Goalkeeper Move to Manchester City
Manchester City complete the signing of Barcelona Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo as Pep Guardiola raids ex-club Barcelona for Joe Hart replacement.
Claudio Bravo has joined Manchester City on a four-year deal has Barcelona signed Jasper Cillessen from Ajax as Bravo's replacement
Joe Hart takes aim at Pep Guardiola's ball-playing criticism
Claudio Bravo's Manchester City move has been finalised, paving the way for Joe Hart to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.
The Chile international's transfer to City has been confirmed just hours after Barcelona confirmed the capture of his replacement Jasper Cillessen from Ajax.
City have forked out £17million on Bravo following Pep Guardiola's decision to deem Hart surplus to requirements.
Bravo arrived in Manchester ahead of talks and a medical with City on Wednesday
Bravo arrived in Manchester ahead of talks and a medical with City on Wednesday
Bravo has left Spanish giants Barcelona after only two seasons at the La Liga club
Bravo has left Spanish giants Barcelona after only two seasons at the La Liga club
Joe Hart was pictured leaving City's training ground for what could be the last time
Joe Hart was pictured leaving City's training ground for what could be the last time
The 29-year-old England international has been told he is free to find a new club this summer
The 29-year-old England international has been told he is free to find a new club this summer
BRAVO CAREER CV
2003-06: Colo-Colo
Appearances 133
2006-14: Real Sociedad
Appearances 237, goals 1
2014-16: Barcelona
Appearances 75
2004-present: Chile (106 caps)
Bravo said of his four-year deal: '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.
'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.
'He has experience and great leadership qualities and is in the prime of his life. He is a goalkeeper I have admired for a number of years and I’m really happy he is now a City player.'
Claudio Bravo has joined Manchester City on a four-year deal has Barcelona signed Jasper Cillessen from Ajax as Bravo's replacement
Joe Hart takes aim at Pep Guardiola's ball-playing criticism
Claudio Bravo's Manchester City move has been finalised, paving the way for Joe Hart to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.
The Chile international's transfer to City has been confirmed just hours after Barcelona confirmed the capture of his replacement Jasper Cillessen from Ajax.
City have forked out £17million on Bravo following Pep Guardiola's decision to deem Hart surplus to requirements.
Bravo arrived in Manchester ahead of talks and a medical with City on Wednesday
Bravo arrived in Manchester ahead of talks and a medical with City on Wednesday
Bravo has left Spanish giants Barcelona after only two seasons at the La Liga club
Bravo has left Spanish giants Barcelona after only two seasons at the La Liga club
Joe Hart was pictured leaving City's training ground for what could be the last time
Joe Hart was pictured leaving City's training ground for what could be the last time
The 29-year-old England international has been told he is free to find a new club this summer
The 29-year-old England international has been told he is free to find a new club this summer
BRAVO CAREER CV
2003-06: Colo-Colo
Appearances 133
2006-14: Real Sociedad
Appearances 237, goals 1
2014-16: Barcelona
Appearances 75
2004-present: Chile (106 caps)
Bravo said of his four-year deal: '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.
'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.
'He has experience and great leadership qualities and is in the prime of his life. He is a goalkeeper I have admired for a number of years and I’m really happy he is now a City player.'
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