Burnley have confirmed the signing of England international Joe Hart who joins the club from English Champions Manchester City.

The 31-year old has been loaned out to Torino and West Ham for the past two seasons by Pep Guardiola, and in turn misses out on the final selection to the squad that represented England at the World cup in Russia.

Hart signs an initial two-year contract with the Turf Moor side, joining after regular shot stopper Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder last month.

“It’s been a fantastic experience, I’ve grown a lot,” Hart told City’s website as he bid farewell.

“I came here at 19 and I’m going to leave at 31 so it’s been a long time and lot of things have happened – family, friends and a lot of football!

“I certainly feel a lot of love and appreciation. I’ve always enjoyed the Man City fans, I came here as a Shrewsbury Town player – a kid from Shrewsbury. It was the pinnacle for me to be at this Club before they were challenging for the title, and I was welcomed from day one. I think they saw in me someone who was just going to try his best.

“I wouldn’t have been able to do the things I’ve done if I wasn’t embraced or happy – so I’m happy to have given the fans some great memories and hopefully I’ll be thought of well.”

Joe Hart will have to compete with Heaton and Anders Lindegaard for the first choice goalkeeper spot in Sean Dyche’s team.

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