Picture Special

Claudio Bravo: Career in pictures

As Claudio Bravo puts pen to paper on a deal which sees him join City on a four year contract, we take a look back at the Chilean 'keepers' career so far...

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BEGINNINGS: After coming through their youth academy, Bravo made his debut for his home town club, Colo Colo in 2002.

BEGINNINGS: After coming through their youth academy, Bravo made his debut for his home town club, Colo Colo in 2002.
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SUCCESS: The 'keeper went on to make 123 league appearances in four seasons for 'El Eterno Campeón', winning the 2006 Chilean Premier Division.

SUCCESS: The 'keeper went on to make 123 league appearances in four seasons for 'El Eterno Campeón', winning the 2006 Chilean Premier Division.
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SPAIN BOUND: Aged 23, Bravo swapped Santiago for San Sebastian to sign for Real Sociedad, where he played for eight years and made over 200 appearances.

SPAIN BOUND: Aged 23, Bravo swapped Santiago for San Sebastian to sign for Real Sociedad, where he played for eight years and made over 200 appearances.
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CHILE CALLING: Having represented his country at youth level, our new shot stopper made his full international debut at the 2004 Copa America against Paraguay.

CHILE CALLING: Having represented his country at youth level, our new shot stopper made his full international debut at the 2004 Copa America against Paraguay.
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CENTURION: Bravo replaced Marcelo Salas as Chile captain and became the first La Roja player to reach 100 caps.

CENTURION: Bravo replaced Marcelo Salas as Chile captain and became the first La Roja player to reach 100 caps.
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BARCA BOY: Bravo joined Barcelona in June 2014 and made an excellent start to life at Camp Nou, as he went 754 minutes without conceding - a Spanish record.

BARCA BOY: Bravo joined Barcelona in June 2014 and made an excellent start to life at Camp Nou, as he went 754 minutes without conceding - a Spanish record.
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TREBLE: A trophy laden first season saw Barca lift the La Liga, Copa Del Rey and Champions League trophies, with their number 13 being named in the La Liga team of the season.

TREBLE: A trophy laden first season saw Barca lift the La Liga, Copa Del Rey and Champions League trophies, with their number 13 being named in the La Liga team of the season.
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NATIONAL PRIDE: An ever present in the 2015 Copa America campaign, Chile's skipper lead them to their first international honour and was named in the team of the tournament.

NATIONAL PRIDE: An ever present in the 2015 Copa America campaign, Chile's skipper lead them to their first international honour and was named in the team of the tournament.
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TROPHY HAUL: Bravo turned out 75 times for Barcelona and added further La Liga and Copa Del Rey titles, as well as a Spanish Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Club Cup to his medal collection.

TROPHY HAUL: Bravo turned out 75 times for Barcelona and added further La Liga and Copa Del Rey titles, as well as a Spanish Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Club Cup to his medal collection.
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COPA KINGS: A penalty save in the final shoot-out saw Bravo lift the 2016 Copa America trophy as Chile successfully defended their title.

COPA KINGS: A penalty save in the final shoot-out saw Bravo lift the 2016 Copa America trophy as Chile successfully defended their title.
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Welcome Claudio!

Welcome Claudio!
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Claudio in action during the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal

Claudio in action during the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal
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HAND IT TO CLAUDIO: City keeper Claudio Bravo denies Helder Costa

HAND IT TO CLAUDIO: City keeper Claudio Bravo denies Helder Costa