9 Jul 2014

Man City sign Argentinian keeper

1:15 pm on 9 July 2014

Goalkeeper Willy Caballero has joined English football champions Manchester City from Spanish outfit Malaga on a three-year deal.

The 32-year-old from Argentina will provide competition for England stopper Joe Hart, following the departure of reserve Costel Pantilimon to Sunderland.

Current City manager Manuel Pellegrini signed Caballero for Malaga from Elche when in charge of the La Liga side in 2011.

Before moving to Spain in 2004, Caballero won the Argentine championship, Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup with Boca Juniors.

He is the third player to arrive at the Etihad Stadium since the end of last season, with Bacary Sagna joining on a free transfer from Arsenal and Fernando moving from Porto.