James Trafford returned to Manchester City this week and took part in his first training session back at the City Football Academy following a big-money move from Burnley.The 22-year-old goalkeeper

Manchester City have re-signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley, the club announced on Tuesday. Sources have told ESPN the deal is worth £27 million ($36.3m) and Trafford has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad, with the option of an extra year.

Manchester City fans can expect a very different and far more polished James Trafford to the teenager that left the club in 2023, the 22-year-old has insisted this week.Now officially back at the

Pep Guardiola’s side confirmed the return of their former academy graduate on Tuesday. The ex-Burnley goalkeeper was swiftly handed the No. 1 jersey, immediately signally a shift in hierarchy when it comes to the custodian department at the Etihad Stadium.

Trafford joins Brazil international and current No 1 Ederson and backup Stefan Ortega as goalkeeping options for Pep Guardiola. Marcus Bettinelli also arrived earlier this summer from Chelsea to provide further experience.

Manchester City agreed to a $36 million deal for Burnley goalie James Trafford. The 22-year-old previously played for the Sky Blues from 2021 to 2023.

Lee: He was superb for us last season and arguably got us into the automatic spots. But he is unproven in the Premier League and he alone would not keep us up. Great business for us and wish him all the best. Need to reinvest the money wisely to give us the best chance of survival.

Manchester City’s newest recruit of the summer window has admitted that returning to the club following three spells away was inevitable in his own eyes.Trafford has sealed a sensational