by Manchester City has again signed James Trafford for 27 million GBP from the newly widespread Burnley.
Trafford joins a five -year contract after rejecting Newcastle to return to his former club, with the city has the opportunity to extend it for another season.
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City, who sold the 22-year-old to Burnley two years ago, activated the agreement rights that they completed in this deal when Newcastle agreed a fee at the promoted club.
And Trafford, a long -term destination for Eddie Howe, decided to go to St. James’ Park in favor of switching to the former Premier League master – the latest blow in a frustrating transfer window for the magpie after having already lost in her jobs by Hugo Ekikte, Bryan Mbumo, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
“Rejoining City is such a special and proud moment for me and my family. I have always dreamed of returning to Manchester City one day,” said Trafford.
“This is the place I call at home – it is a very special football club with fantastic people who make it a unique place to work and play.
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“I am also very excited and honored to have the opportunity to work under PEP and with such a first -class group of players.
“I am still very young and hungry to learn and improve – and I know that there is no better environment than Manchester City to make myself the best goalkeeper that I can be.
“I will do anything to help this great club achieve even more success.”
James Trafford admits that it was always his dream to return to Manchester City (Martin Rickett/Pa).
Trafford was brought to offer Everson a healthy competition that believes that despite the suggestions in Turkey, City will remain that he has agreed with Galatasaray. Everson has concluded the last year of his contract, but remains a favorite by Pep Guardiola.
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However, city expect his arrival to the departure of Stefan Ortega. While the German is not close to one step, City is expecting that there will be interest and that Ortega does not want to be the goalkeeper of the third election.
Trafford becomes the fifth signing of the city’s summer and competes with midfielder Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Backup goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli.
He took over over 300 million GBP up to around £ 140 million in 2025 in 2025.
