Manchester City brings the goalkeeper to the club in accordance with 30 million pounds sterling with Burnley

Manchester City re-signed the goalkeeper James Trafford de Burnley in an agreement up to 31 million pounds sterling, making the 22-year-old the most expensive British goalkeeper in history.

City confirmed that the costs were 27 million pounds sterling plus additional modules, while Burnley says that the total package could reach 31 million pounds sterling.

The transfer exceeds 30 million pounds sterling that Everton paid to Sunderland for Jordan Pickford in 2017.

Trafford, a graduate of the City’s Academy, returns to Etihad only two years after his departure for Burnley in an agreement of a value of up to 19 million pounds sterling. Despite Newcastle’s interest, Trafford opted for a return to Manchester, City exercising a buyout clause to guarantee its return.

England U21 International has signed a five -year contract and will carry the n ° 1 shirt for City.

“Rejeuction City is such a special and proud moment for me and my family”, “ said Trafford in a press release.

“I always dreamed that one day I could return to Manchester City.

“This is the place where I call my home – it’s a really special football club.

“I am still very young and hungry to continue to learn and improve – and I know that there is no better environment than Manchester City to help become the best goalkeeper I can be.”