Look: Hart arrives in Italy ahead of Torino move
(Courtesy: Gianluca Sartori)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart arrived in Turin on Tuesday ahead of undergoing a medical that should see him sign a season-long loan deal with the unfashionable Serie A club.
Hart, 29, has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City following the signing of Claudio Bravo from Barcelona and is on his way to join Torino in a bid to preserve his club future and international career following England's spectacular Euro 2016 exit.
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Television pictures showed Hart arriving at the city's Caselle airport and widespread reports in the Italian media said he will sign for Sinisa Mihajlovic's side later in the day if he successfully completes a medical.
(Courtesy: Toro News)
Hart would become the first English goalkeeper to play in Italy's top flight since 1929-30, an era in which English players - some of whom helped lay the foundations of some of Italy's biggest clubs - were prevalent in the country's top flight.
It is considered a major coup for Torino, which has been given a boost in its bid to secure a place in next season's Europa League.
Hart could slot right into the number one spot at Mihajlovic's side. The Serbian, sacked as coach of AC Milan last season, has been unconvinced by the performances of Torino 'keeper Daniele Padelli in the opening two games of the campaign.
It would allow Hart to rebuild confidence following a disastrous Euro 2016 campaign for England that did little to boost his chances of holding on to the gloves at City.