Pep Guardiola: Manchester City won't sign Claudio Bravo replacement

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will not be signing an out-of-contract goalkeeper to cover the loss of Claudio Bravo.

Bravo had an operation on a ruptured Achilles tendon and, although no timescale has been put on his return, is expected to be out for around six months.

City recalled Montenegro under-21 international Aro Muric from a season-long loan at Dutch side NAC Breda as cover, and Guardiola said he was their only consideration with the transfer window closed and no possibility of an emergency loan singing.

"The surgery was good and we'll see [when Bravo is back]," he told a news conference ahead of Saturday's clash with Wolves.

Asked about the possibility of signing a free agent, he added: "No, from the beginning it was Aro, Aro. He was the option.

"We know him. Last season he trained with us all year. We loaned him because you know the second team isn't a real competition and that's why we want to see him every weekend play and play.