Joe Hart has joined Burnley from Manchester City for £3.5 million. The goalkeeper has agreed a two-year deal with an option for a third year.

“I needed to get out on a permanent move this summer, that was the plan,” Hart said. “I was open to anything that came my way and because of circumstances here something popped up.

“I didn’t really think this was going to be an option. There is a fantastic goalkeeping department but there was a slot for me. Everything has really impressed me. I’ve heard such good things about the atmosphere.

“They say it’s priceless but to be part of a team where everyone is pushing in the same direction is not as normal as you would expect it to