Claudio Bravo finally joins Real Betis after 4 years at Man City

Claudio Bravo finally joins Real Betis after 4 years at Man City

- Claudio Bravo has been announced as Real Betis' new signing ahead of the new season

- The 37-year-old left Man City for a second return to Spain, winning league and cup titles

- The Chilean goalkeeper had previously played for Celta Vigo and Barcelona

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Claudio Bravo has ended his spell with Man City and has signed a new deal with Spanish topflight division club Real Betis.

The Chilean goalkeeper joined City in 2016 after he was snapped up by former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola.

But the 37-year-old could not keep his number one spot as Ederson was signed from Benfica the following to take his place.

Bravo recently announced his departure at the Etihad with a message: "Everybody would like to thank Claudio for his four years at the club and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours," said City.

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Claudio Bravo finally joins Real Betis after 4 years at Man City
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And with a year left in his contract Bravo is now looking to play for Betis, his third Spanihs club after Celta Vigo and Barcelona.

Betis who finished in a disappointing 15th position in La Liga last season, made it official on their Twitter handle as one of their recruitments for the coming season.

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Meanwhile Legit.ng had earlier reported that Claudio Bravo is reportedly ready to leave Manchester City to join Spanish club Real Betis to bring his four-year spell in the English Premier League to an end.

GOAL are reporting that the Chilean goalkeeper is set to sign a deal with the La Liga outfit as discussions are ongoing over his salary as he won’t mind having a significant pay cut.

New manager at Betis Manuel Pellegrini who won the league title with Manchester City in 2014 reportedly told the club to bring in the 37-year-old help solve the club’s goalkeeping problems.

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Legit.ng also reported that Claudio Bravo has parted ways with Manchester City after his contract at the Etihad expired at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old completed a £15.4million move from Barcelona in 2016n and spent the entire four years with the Manchester club.

"Everybody would like to thank Claudio for his four years at the club and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours," said City.

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