Leeds United Bring Goalkeeper Trafford From Man City on Club Record Fee
The £40 million deal would surpass Leeds United’s previous transfer record and could open the door for goalkeeper Lucas Perri to leave.
- Leeds United has finalized the club-record signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City for £40 million plus add-ons, with the 23-year-old signing a five-year deal at Elland Road.
- The transfer addresses a critical vacancy following the summer departures of goalkeepers Illan Meslier and Karl Darlow to Arsenal and Manchester United respectively. Trafford arrives from City, where he served as understudy to Gianluigi Donnarumma, Champions League winner.
- Trafford becomes the world's fourth most expensive goalkeeper signing, behind Kepa Arrizabalaga , Alisson Becker , and Andre Onana . His arrival follows signings of Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic.
- City inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights to re-sign Trafford if he departs Leeds. The deal potentially facilitates the departure of Brazilian Lucas Perri, who has been linked with Torino.
- Regarding expectations at Elland Road, Martin Rickett of PA Wire said Trafford "has definitely got that ability" to perform under pressure. The goalkeeper is considered Jordan Pickford's heir for England.
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James Trafford Joins Leeds United for Club Record Fee From Manchester City | ⚽ LatestLY
James Trafford has completed a sensational £40 million transfer from Manchester City to Leeds United, marking a club-record signing for the Whites and making him the most expensive British goalkeeper in football history. The 23-year-old England international, a 2026 FIFA World Cup squad member, joins on a five-year deal, underscoring Daniel Farke's. ⚽ James Trafford Joins Leeds United for Club Record Fee From Manchester City.
Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford for a club-record fee for an English goalkeeper. The 23-year-old has completed his move to the club from Elland Road, where he has signed a five-year contract with Leeds United. In addition to announcing the signing, Leeds United have also announced that Trafford is the most expensive signing in the club's history. 🆕 Club record signing! pic.twitter.com/AagjHj4…
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