James Trafford, the goalkeeper, has rejoined Man City, agreeing to a five-year deal with the club. He played a key role in helping Burnley get promoted back to the Premier League by letting in the fewest goals in the Championship last season, according to a statement from City on July 29.
Trafford’s Championship Success and Transfer Fee
Trafford, the English keeper, who won the golden glove for keeping 29 clean sheets in the Championship last term, has returned to the club where he played as a youth for eight years. His transfer was reported to be worth £27 million (about S$46.45 million), according to English media.
Trafford Shares His Emotions on Rejoining Man City
To come back to Man City is a very special and proud moment of mine and my family. Trafford has always wanted to come back to this fantastic club one day, he said in a team statement.
“This is the place I consider home – it’s a remarkable football club filled with amazing people who make it a one-of-a-kind environment to both work and enjoy the game.”
Career Path Before Manchester City Return
Trafford started his career by playing on loan for two teams in the third division of English football, Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers. In 2023, he joined Burnley on a permanent basis, where he experienced his first full season in the Premier League. During that season, he played in 28 matches, but unfortunately, the team ended up being relegated to a lower division.
Defensive Excellence in the Championship
The tall goalkeeper, who stands six feet six inches, had a strong performance in the Championship last season. His team, Burnley, only allowed 16 goals to be scored against them throughout the season, which is 14 fewer than the team that came in first place, Leeds United.
Future Ambitions with Manchester City
“I am still quite young and I am still very eager to learn and to grow – and I think there is no better place to help me become the best goalkeeper that I can be than Manchester City,” Trafford said.
Manchester City is beginning the journey to win their seventh Premier League title in nine years. They will play against Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 16. The team has announced that Trafford will be wearing the team’s number one jersey.
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