Manchester City Signs Goalkeeper James Trafford From Burnley

James Trafford has rejoined Manchester City from Burnley in a €27 million transfer, signing a five-year deal that extends to June 2030. Having spent nearly eight years in City's academy, Trafford expressed pride and excitement about returning to the club where his football journey began, describing it as his home and a unique environment to help him become the best goalkeeper he can be. During his two seasons at Burnley, he established himself as one of Europe's most promising young goalkeepers, notably setting Championship records with 29 clean sheets and conceding only 16 goals during their promotion-winning campaign. Trafford credited training alongside City's first-choice goalkeeper Ederson as influential in his development and is eager to work under manager Pep Guardiola and with the club's world-class players. He highlighted the uniqueness of his journey, emphasizing his belief and hard work toward achieving the goal of playing for Manchester City. The club and player alike view this as a significant and emotional return to a star-studded squad aiming for continued success.