Joe Hart might not appreciate being consoled right now by the heartwarming tale of how life began at 30 for Claudio Bravo.
But the facts are there in black and white – Hart is only 29; for the 31-year-old Bravo the last three or four seasons of his career have been his best by some considerable distance.
Back in 2014 Barcelona were looking to replace Victor Valdes and Sporting Director, and former keeper himself, Andoni Zubizarreta had chosen highly rated 22-year-old Borussia Monchengladbach keeper Marc-andre Ter Stegen.
It was going to take two men to replace Valdes, however, and new coach Luis Enrique in his first season in the job, wanted the club to sign an experienced No 2.