Joe Hart’s Manchester City future all but over after huge display at the Etihad was stripped and replaced
England stopper set to become City's third choice keeper if he fails to leave the club during the transfer window
JOE HART'S Manchester City future looks all but over after his huge display on the side of the Etihad Stadium has been replaced.
It is just the latest in a line of downfalls for the England stopper who is set to become City's third choice keeper once the signing of Claudio Bravo has been announced.
A large picture of Hart making a save was proudly displayed at the Etihad Stadium but journalist Tom Williams noticed that he has been substituted ahead of the new campaign.
The 29-year-old could play his final game and his first competitive match under Pep Guardiola on Wednesday when City host Steaua Bucharest in a meaningless Champions League playoff clash.
Guardiola's side head into the tie with a 5-0 aggregate victory after the first-leg demolition of the Romanian side.
Hart will hoping to rebuild his reputation after it was shattered following a series of high profile mistakes for club and country.
He suffered a miserable Euro 2016 campaign which has been topped off by being banished from Guardiola's plans.
And time is running out for Hart to find himself a new club with transfer deadline day fast approaching.
Premier League rivals Everton were thought to be closest on sealing a move but manager Ronald Koeman is having doubts over Hart's £7million wages and the impressive performances by current No.1 Maarten Stekelenburg.
If Hart fails to leave City, he will struggle to even make the substitute bench with the impending arrival of Barcelona's Bravo.
The 33-year-old arrived in Manchester on Tuesday to complete his medical and is expected to be announced as a City player within the coming days.