Hart transplant boosts Burnley

LONDON - Joe Hart said it was the right time to leave Manchester City after Burnley announced on Tuesday it had signed the former England goalkeeper to a two-year deal.

Hart played almost 350 games for the reigning Premier League champion, establishing himself as No 1 for club and country, but fell down the pecking order after Pep Guardiola took the helm at City in 2016.

After two seasons on loan with Torino and then West Ham, the 'keeper was keen to put down roots again. Burnley is just 32 kilometers north of Manchester.