Goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed a new five-year
contract with Manchester City, much to the delight of manager Mark
Hughes.
Hart emerged as first-choice under Sven-Goran Eriksson
last season, holding off the claims of Sweden's World Cup keeper
Andreas Isaksson.
And, with Isaksson leaving City this summer, new boss Hughes has
kept faith with the former Shrewsbury star, who also won his first
senior England cap against Trinidad and Tobago in June.
Hart has now dropped back into the Under-21 squad, under the
guidance of Stuart Pearce, who brought the 21-year-old north to
City from Shropshire two seasons ago.
He is expected to be part of Pearce's squad for next summer's
European Championship finals in Sweden.
"I am very pleased that Joe has signed this contract," Hughes
told the club's official website.
"Our young players are a huge part of our plans for this club,
and securing the services of one of the most promising keepers in
the country was key to what we are doing here."