US EditionTransfers: Trafford Rejoins City, Felix Off to Saudi
GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUL 29 – Manchester City activated a £27 million buy-back clause to sign James Trafford on a five-year deal, setting a British goalkeeper transfer record and planning long-term succession.
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James Trafford rejoins Manchester City in 'British record' deal
Manchester City have completed the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley in a deal believed to break the British transfer record for a goalkeeper. The 22-year-old returned to the Etihad Stadium just one year after leaving for Turf Moor, with City sources valuing the move at £27 million plus add-ons. However, Burnley have indicated the fee could rise to £31 million, surpassing the £30 million Everton paid Sunderland for Jordan Pickfor…
Ederson has been rumoured to be on the way out. Now Manchester City have unveiled a new goalkeeper. James Trafford, 22, returns.
Manchester City has not stopped with the signings, and in the last few hours it has been announced that James Trafford re-signs for the "Citizens." This 22-year-old goalkeeper signed up for Manchester City in 2015, when he was 12 years old. When he joined the senior team, he was immediately loaned to Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers. He was sold to Burnley for £15 million in July 2023, but now he has returned to Manchester City, now for £…
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