James Trafford is returning to Manchester City for a fee of £27 million, two years after joining Burnley for up to £19 million. The 22-year-old goalkeeper had a remarkable season, securing 29 clean sheets in 45 Championship matches and earning a spot in the team of the year. City exercised a buy-back option to match Newcastle's offer. Trafford is expected to compete for the starting position against Ederson, who is in the last year of his contract. Trafford is set to sign a five-year deal with an option for another year.
James Trafford, a promising English goalkeeper, is set to rejoin Manchester City for £27 million after impressing at Burnley, where he helped secure promotion back to the Premier League with an impressive 29 clean sheets.
After being signed from City's academy, Trafford was pivotal in Burnley's successful Championship campaign and has attracted interest from top clubs, including a £27 million bid from Newcastle.
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