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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

James Trafford could leave Manchester City after being frozen out by Donnarumma

Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford makes a flying save during the FA Cup win over Salford
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford makes a flying save during the FA Cup win over Salford. Photograph: Matt West/Shutterstock

James Trafford has admitted he did not expect Manchester City to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma after his transfer from Burnley last summer, with the deputy goalkeeper potentially leaving this summer.

Trafford returned to City after two years at Turf Moor on 31 July in a deal worth £31m before Pep Guardiola informed the club executive that the manager also wanted Donnarumma. The Italian joined on 2 September from Paris Saint-Germain for £26m and became Guardiola’s first choice.

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