SGLeeds United has signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City on a five-year contract for an undisclosed club-record fee, according to a statement from the Premier League team. British media estimates the transfer to be worth approximately £40 million ($53.82 million) plus bonuses, making Trafford the most expensive British goalkeeper in history. The 23-year-old, who played 17 matches for City last season, joined their academy system and had loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Bolton Wanderers before moving to Burnley permanently in 2023. He returned to City in July 2023 but failed to secure a regular spot due to competition from Gianluigi Donnarumma. This marks the third major signing for Leeds under manager Daniel Farke ahead of their upcoming Premier League campaign.
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