US EditionMan City transfers: James Trafford signs in £27m deal from Burnley
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 29 – James Trafford becomes the most expensive British goalkeeper at £27 million, signing a five-year contract to compete for the starting spot under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
- Manchester City re-signed 22-year-old goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley on July 29, 2025, in a £27 million deal with a five-year contract plus an option for a sixth year.
- City exercised their buy-back clause after letting Trafford leave two years earlier, amid competition from Newcastle who also bid £27 million for him last summer.
- Trafford kept 29 clean sheets during Burnley’s promotion-winning season, made 78 appearances for the club, and dismissed the idea that Manchester City’s high standards come solely from Pep Guardiola.
- Trafford called City "the place I call home," expressed pride in rejoining, and praised the club for having "fantastic people" and a "truly special" environment to develop as a goalkeeper.
- His arrival signals further changes in City's goalkeeping department as Trafford is expected to challenge Brazil’s Ederson for the starting role this season.
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James Trafford officially returned to Manchester City, two years after he left for Burnley. The Skyblues reportedly paid about thirty million euros to tie up his services.
·Paris, France
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Two years ago, Manchester City and Pep Guardiola let James Trafford leave for Burnley. On Tuesday, the goalkeeper returned to his former club, but the move wasn't free. €31 million was transferred, setting records.
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James Trafford completes Manchester City return in £27million deal
The England Under-21s goalkeeper has rejoined his former club from Burnley.
·Basildon, United Kingdom
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