Hart close to signing new deal with Manchester City, says Pellegrini
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is close to signing a new contract, manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed.
The 27-year-old England international has been in talks with the Premier League champions over extending his current deal, which runs until the summer of 2016.
Pellegrini said: "I always said it is important for this club to keep Joe with us. He is a very good goalkeeper and not only a very good goalkeeper, he is a very important player for the squad also. So - maybe - in the next day you will have good news.
"Joe is having a very good season. The arrival of Willy Caballero was very important for the club, for Joe, for Willy, for everyone - because he is a very good goalkeeper.
"I think the best way for players to have high performance is when they have important competition. I think that was very useful for him and I am very happy about that."
