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Pep Guardiola admits that Joe Hart could make him live to regret the decision to allow him to leave Manchester City.
Former City goaltender Hart returns to City with the new Burnley Club today.
Hart won five major trophies in City, including two Premier League titles, before falling out of favor after Guardiola's arrival as manager in 2016.
The 31-year-old spent two seasons on loan at Torino and West Ham before joining the Clarets in a permanent £ 3.5 million contract last summer.
Guardiola said: "I know how difficult it was for the fans, for him he was an incredible goalkeeper and he had incredible results here in the club. it was not easy for me to make a decision.
"I do not always make the right decisions In my career, I've made good decisions and very bad decisions, but you have to do it at the right time and at the right time, sometimes I'm sorry." is what happens – it happens. "
Hart joined City from his hometown club Shrewsbury in 2006 and emerged as the top pick in the 2010-11 campaign after being loaned to Birmingham the year before.
His sudden move of the team in 2016, first by Claudio Bravo then Ederson, prevented the club from paying a real tribute to the player for his services.
The champions tackled the issue this week by naming the City Football Academy goalkeeper's training ground and unveiling a mosaic of his image. Hart was invited to a special opening ceremony on Thursday and a new presentation will take place today.
Guardiola said: "I think there is no question how important it was and is important.Tomorrow you will see how much people appreciate what he has done for this club."
Pedigree Despite Hart's pedigree, Guardiola felt that Hart was not suited to his style of play, which emphasizes that goalies play with their feet.
Guardiola was impressed by Hart's professionalism during his absence.
At his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: "Normally, the player thinks of himself – it's not easy – but he put himself in my place and said he understood perfectly That's why I really appreciate his behavior. "
Hart, who played 348 appearances with City, said the name change was a "big honor". "Manchester City has been a big part of my life and career, and I am extremely proud of what my teammates and I accomplished during this time."
"There have been incredible goalie legends throughout the history of Manchester City, and I feel privileged that the club has chosen to recognize me among this number."
After struggling for form at West Ham last season, Hart got back into shape at Turf Moor and his Burnley manager, Sean Dyche, said he would have nothing to prove to Guardiola.
"I think to be fair, if you remove the noise, I do not think there's ever been a real problem with him, the manager or the club," Dyche said. "I did not bring him (to Burnley) to prove a point to anyone, in my opinion he is another high-level guardian we have here, another, I do not want to talk about he, but I do not see why he had anything to prove – other than himself Continue to show what he is a high-level goalkeeper. "
Guardiola said: "Yes, the club works there" when asked if new contract negotiations had begun with winger Leroy Sane.
The German, aged 22, is still two and a half years ahead of his current contract.
Guardiola added: "(This is not) just for recent performances.We attach great importance to the quality of the player, to the human being, to the way he is set."
Irish independent
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