Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has completed his move from Barcelona to Manchester City for a reported £17 million.
Bravo, 33, has a signed a four-year deal and could make his debut in the Premier League clash with West Ham United on Sunday.
The
shot-stopper, who has won 106 caps for Chile, was identified as a top
target by new City boss Pep Guardiola who wants a keeper who is
comfortable with the ball at his feet.
But the deal casts doubt
over the future of England international Joe Hart, who has begun the
season as second choice to Willy Caballero at the Etihad.
Bravo said on his new club's official website:
"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."
Hart played -- and captained City -- in the Champions League playoff second leg victory over Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday in what could be his final game for the club.
The
keeper waved and blew kisses to fans at the final whistle in what
appeared to be a farewell with Hart expected to find a new club before
the transfer window closes on Aug. 31.
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