Manchester City, third of the English Football League, announced on Tuesday that his goalkeeper James Trafford will return to his ranks after two seasons with Burnley.
Manchester City has activated a 27.5 million pounds (36.7 million dollars) for the England player for Youth, who is 22 years old, according to British media reports.
Trafford, who did not play with Manchester City’s first team during his first period at Al-Ittihad Stadium (2021-2023), moved to Burnley in 2023, where he played on loan with Akerington Stanley (2021-2022) and Bolton (January 2022-2023).
Trafford faced difficulties in his first season with Burnley’s landing to the second level (Championchib), but he made a record in English football by maintaining his nets in 29 games, last season, and helped his team to climb again to the Premier League.
He said in a statement: “This is my home, it is a truly distinguished club, which includes great people who make it a unique place to work and play.”
He added, “I am still very small and thirsty to continue learning and development, and I know that there is no better environment than Manchester City to help me become the best goalkeeper. I will do my best to help this great club achieve more success. ”
Pep Guardiola, Spanish coach Pep Guardiola, dispensed with the services of Brazilian first goalkeeper Ederson several times last season for German Stefan Ortega.
Trafford is the sixth deal concluded by Manchester City during the current summer transfer window after Algerian defender Ryan Ait Nuri from Wolverhampton, Dutch midfielder Tigani Raends of Italian Milan, goalkeeper Marcus Betenley from Chelsea, French midfielder Ryan Sharqi from Lyon, and Norwegian midfielder Nipan from Rosenburg.
