City outcast Hart hankering for fresh challenge

CHICAGO - Joe Hart is desperate to leave Manchester City and reignite his career after being marginalized by manager Pep Guardiola.

The former England goalkeeper was axed by Guardiola following the Spaniard's appointment as boss two years ago, and despite loan spells at Torino and West Ham, the 31-year-old stopper has failed to secure a permanent move away from Etihad Stadium.

Hart made his first City appearance since August 2016 in the International Champions Cup 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund at Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday, but knows his future lies elsewhere.