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Joe Hart puts horrible Torino debut mistake behind him and reveals he has been welcomed to Italian club with open arms

The on-loan Manchester City keeper made a howler in his first game but insists he is settling well with his new team-mates

JOE HART brushed aside his Torino debut howler and declared: I'm happy to be here.

The England international was frozen out by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and sealed a loan move to the Italian club.

 Joe Hart flapped at the ball which lead to one of Atalanta's goals on his debut
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Joe Hart flapped at the ball which lead to one of Atalanta's goals on his debutCredit: ANSA
 Joe Hart in action for Torino on his dreadful Serie A debut
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Joe Hart in action for Torino on his dreadful Serie A debutCredit: ANSA

And even though it was the stoppers fault for one of Atalanta's goals in his debut, Hart revealed he has been welcomed with open arms at the club.

Hart said: “My mistake? They can happen. The Coach [Sinisa Mihajlovic] has received me well and I’m working hard to improve day-by-day.

“I’m learning Italian. I’m very happy to be here and I’m learning the words that a goalkeeper needs.

“There are differences with the Premier League and I’m working hard to integrate with the squad.

“I have a good Italian teacher who helps me to learn Italian and communicate with everyone. I’ll be able to do it.

 Hart joined Torino on a season-long loan late in the transfer window
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Hart joined Torino on a season-long loan late in the transfer windowCredit: AP:Associated Press

“I was happy at Manchester City for 10 years and now I’m here. It’s normal for a player to change and I’m grateful to Torino for giving me the experience to test myself in Serie A.

“Since I was young I’ve always watched matches from the Italian League. I already knew the history of Torino and of the Superga tragedy.

“I know Juventus are here too, but I’m glad to be Granata, Toro's history is unique.

"I was in a difficult situation in Manchester and Torino gave me the opportunity to play as I wanted to."

 

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