Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has said that England’s first choice goal keeper, Joe Hart could be between the sticks as the club plays Steaua-Bucharest in the UEFA Champion League play-off second leg at the Etidad on Wednesday, but added that a deal for Barcelona’s goal keeper, Claudio Bravo, is near completion.
He maintained on Tuesday that he will continue working with Joe Hart at Manchester City.
Hart has been subjected to a bench role with the City boss publicly announcing his preference for a goalkeeper who can play better with the ball at his feet.
The England international has watched from the bench as Willy Caballero takes his position in City’s first three competitive games, all victories that Spanish manager Guardiola has overseen.
Bravo flew in to Manchester from Barcelona on Tuesday to complete his reported £17 million ($22 million, 20 million euros) transfer from the Spanish club.
Guardiola told reporters on Tuesday, “I have an excellent relationship with Joe. We are clear – him with me, I with him.
“We spoke about football.
“So I can’t deny what everybody knows. Barcelona, seven to 10 days ago, were the first ones to announce contact with Manchester City.
“But I’m sorry guys, until the deal is complete or not complete (I can’t speak), but at the moment the player (Bravo) is not our player.
“Until August 31, all the players here are my players, and I will work with them like there is no end, so after that we can speak about everything.
“The situation with Joe, I spoke about in the last two press conferences. I am not able to speak about negotiations.”
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