Pep Guardiola has claimed that "nobody can doubt" Joe Hart's goalkeeping credentials despite the England international's imminent departure from Manchester City.
The 31-year-old, back at the Etihad Stadium following underwhelming loan spells at Torino and West Ham United, is third-choice behind Ederson and Claudio Bravo.
Guardiola has already confirmed that he will help Hart find a new club but went on to praise his "quality" and impressive track record over the past decade.
"Joe is our player. I know it is not easy for him, [but] we will try and find a solution," the Spaniard is quoted by BBC Sport as saying.
"Despite the decision nobody can doubt Joe's quality as a goalkeeper or what he has done in the last 10 to 12 years."
Hart played the second half of Man City's 1-0 pre-season defeat by Borussia Dortmund in Chicago.