MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made it clear on Friday he will not stand in Joe Hart's way if the goalkeeper would rather leave the club than try to adapt to a new style of play.
Not only has Hart been dropped to the bench for City's first two competitive games under Guardiola, with Willy Caballero selected in his place, but Guardiola has been heavily linked with a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.
Asked if Hart can leave, Guardiola said: "Yes, of course. I want happiness for the players," adding "I don't want the players to stay here if they don't want to stay.