England international and out of favour Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is happy with the Turin based side says president Urbano Cairo, who is determined to sign the 29-year-old on a permanent transfer.
Hart who left Manchester Citylast summer after being told he was not needed at the club by coach Pep Guardiola, has impressed at Torino while on loan helping them move to ninth in the league table.
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Cairo has been very impressed by Hart's performances and attitude and believes that the England keeper will be willing to stay with the club beyond the end of the season.
"We have an excellent relationship with him.He is happy to stay in Turin and we can work on it.It depends on City, but I think Hart would be happy to remain. We'll see what City have in mind and want to do", Cairo said toSky Sports.
Pep Guardiola after being asked if Joe Hart has a future at Manchester City: "I'm so happy with Willy and Claudio."#PL pic.twitter.com/IrLfHnE03C
With the Spaniard confirming that he is happy with his current duo of keepers- Claudio Bravo and WillyCaballero, Hart in all probability will move from Etihad permanently in the summer. There have been a number of clubs who have expressed an interest in signing Hart, with Liverpool and West Ham United foremost among them.
The 29-year-old has so far made 348 appearances for City, winning two Premier League titles and one FA Cup with them.