Bravo stretches out hand of thanks to City

CLAUDIO Bravo has thanked City fans for their support as his four-year spell at the Etihad came to an end.

The keeper left the Blues at the end of the season, having signed a shortterm extension over the summer to continue playing in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League campaigns.

Now, he leaves for a new challenge as City bring back Zack Steffen from loan to challenge Ederson for the goalkeeping spot at the Etihad.

Bravo joined City in 2016 as the number one choice, but an inconsistent season saw Ederson arrive the following summer.

Despite that, the Chilean produced some important performances in the cup competitions, and in the 2019 Community Shield he saved the crucial penalty in the shoot-out to see City claim their seventh trophy in his time at the club. The 37-year-old took to social media after leaving the Blues to thank everyone at the club.

He wrote: “My four years with Manchester City have ended and I feel so proud and delighted to have worn the light blue shirt and being part of this great team. I am really happy to have contributed to the sporting achievements of the club. I would like to thank all the members of this club: players, coaching staff, medical staff, kitchen staff, ground staff, and of course the fans!

“As a family we are very happy and grateful, as we feel very fortunate for everything we experienced. We take away the best and fondest memories of the city, the club, and the fans, who welcomed and looked out for us over the four years. I will always carry you all in my heart and I will be supporting you from wherever I am in the world.”