Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford has admitted he did not know he was going to be a backup option when he joined the club last summer.
After an impressive spell with Burnley, Trafford turned down a switch to Newcastle United when boyhood club City came calling on their quest for an Ederson replacement. A £31 million ($42.3 million) deal was wrapped up on July 25, 2025 and Trafford began the season as City’s starter.
