Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign James Trafford from Burnley. The deal is 100% done and only the official announcement is pending. Pep Guardiola wanted the goalkeeper and Trafford also seem to be interested. City used their buy-back clause on the player and they got the player under €40 million. Newcastle United who were also in the negotiations with the club for the goalkeeper, have been informed about the player’s decision.
Manchester City have reached a full agreement to bring goalkeeper James Trafford back to the Etihad Stadium from Burnley, with the deal now 100% complete and only the official announcement pending.
City have activated their buy-back clause to re-sign the 21-year-old shot-stopper, who left the club for Burnley in 2023. The deal is understood to be worth under €40 million, a figure that reflects Trafford’s rising profile after an impressive campaign despite Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola was keen on bringing Trafford back to bolster his goalkeeping options, and the player himself was open to the move. Trafford is highly rated for his distribution, composure, and potential, which fits the profile of a typical Guardiola goalkeeper.