According to ESPN, Manchester City signed goalkeeper James Trafford back from Burnley for £27 million (US$36 million). Two years ago, Trafford left Manchester City to join Burnley. Next, the goalkeeper will sign a five-year contract with Manchester...
According to ESPN, Manchester City signed goalkeeper James Trafford back from Burnley for £27 million (US$36 million). Two years ago, Trafford left Manchester City to join Burnley. Next, the goalkeeper will sign a five-year contract with Manchester City and will have the option to extend it for one year.
This week Newcastle made a £27 million offer and was willing to use Dublafka as part of the deal. However, due to the terms of the contract when Trafford left Manchester City, Burnley had to notify Manchester City of Newcastle of the offer, and Manchester City decided to match the offer.
This puts Trafford in a choice, and he eventually chose Manchester City. Although City have been interested in re-signing Trafford this summer, the initial plan was to do it after the sale of Ederson or Ortega. However, as Newcastle made an offer to Burnley this week, City had to speed up the action to avoid Trafford's transfer to other clubs.
Sources said Galatasaray is expected to stay at Manchester City despite his interest in Ederson, while backup goalkeeper Ortega will be sold, leaving Ederson and Trafford to compete for the starting position. Two years ago, Manchester City sold Trafford for £14 million, so the actual cost of re-signing this time is £13 million.
