Barcelona have confirmed that there is an agreement in place for the sale of goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to Manchester City.
Bravo is allegedly desperate to make the move to Manchester and looks to have played his last game for Barcelona in the Spanish champions’ 6-2 mauling of Real Betis on Saturday.
A fee between the sides was allegedly reached on Friday, as reported by Sky Sports source Guillem Balague. Meanwhile, the hold up in the sale of the Chilean is believed to have been caused by Barca’s desire to bring in a replacement.
FC Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernández: “We have the beginning of an agreement with Manchester City for Claudio Bravo” #FCBlive
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 20, 2016
Robert F. on Bravo and his replacement: “We are awaiting events this week. When Claudio leaves, we hope to have a new keeper”
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 20, 2016
The imminent arrival of Bravo at City likely spells the end of shot-stopper Joe Hart’s tenure at the club, with the England goalkeeper expected to make a move to ensure regular playing time.
City manager Pep Guardiola is believed to be keen on Bravo because of the two-time Copa America winner’s excellent ability with his feet – a trait Joe Hart has been criticised for lacking.
