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Manchester City snub turning into a big Italian job for Joe Hart: 'People weren't banging my door down. I'm very happy Torino gave me a chance'

The tragedy of Real Chapecoense was greeted in Turin with a chilling shudder from the past.

Even for those new to the city, it was impossible to escape and, having played football for a decade in Manchester, Joe Hart understood the resonance.

'There's a special connection,' said Hart and Torino has sent messages of support and solidarity to the Brazilian club which lost almost its entire team in a plane crash in Colombia this week.

Joe Hart understands the resonance of theu00a0Real Chapecoense air disaster to those at Torino
Joe Hart understands the resonance of the Real Chapecoense air disaster to those at Torino
Three months into a loan spell has seen Hart embrace his new club colours and Italian life
Three months into a loan spell has seen Hart embrace his new club colours and Italian life
The loaneeu00a0lives in Turin's historic centre, drives himself around and takes language lessons
The loanee lives in Turin's historic centre, drives himself around and takes language lessons

'Very sad events have ways of bringing people together.