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Willy Caballero leaving Manchester City with Argentinian keeper out of contract this summer

Caballero, 35, becomes third out-of-contract star today that the Citizens have confirmed is on his way out

MANCHESTER CITY have announced that Willy Caballero is leaving.

The Argie stopper is out of contract at the Etihad and will now leave this summer.

 Willy Caballero will leave Manchester City this summer
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Willy Caballero will leave Manchester City this summerCredit: PA:Press Association

The former Malaga keeper, 35, becomes the THIRD player that City have today announced will leave this summer.


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Gael Clichy and Jesus Navas earlier became victims of Pep Guardiola's summer reshuffle.

Pablo Zabaleta was afforded a proper send-off after City announced he would leave before the end of the Prem season.

Caballero told City's official site: “It’s been a privilege to play for Manchester City.

 Caballero joins fellow Argie Pablo Zabaleta in leaving City
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Caballero joins fellow Argie Pablo Zabaleta in leaving CityCredit: Reuters
 The keeper got his hands on the League Cup with City in 2016
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The keeper got his hands on the League Cup with City in 2016Credit: Getty Images
 Caballero played his way into Pep Guardiola's team this season
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Caballero played his way into Pep Guardiola's team this seasonCredit: Getty Images

“From the first day I arrived, everyone at the Club has made me feel welcome and I will always be grateful to them.

“To win the League Cup in such dramatic circumstances was special and it’s a day I will never forget.”

Caballero became a cult hero with City fans after his penalty shootout heroics against Liverpool helped secure the 2016 League Cup.

City director of football Txiki Begiristain added: “Willy will, quite rightly, be remembered by the City fans for the role he has played over the past three seasons.

 French left-back Gael Clichy is also leaving the Etihad
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French left-back Gael Clichy is also leaving the EtihadCredit: PA:Press Association
 Jesus Navas is another City star whose contract will not be renewed
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Jesus Navas is another City star whose contract will not be renewedCredit: Rex Features

“He is a special man – and his performances this season were of a consistently high standard.

“I have no doubt he will go on and continue to prove his quality at the top level.”

Caballero kept 10 clean sheets in his 27 appearances for City this season and made a total of 48 appearances in total.

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