Man City re-sign Trafford from Burnley in 330m goalkeeper deal

Manchester City re-sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley

Manchester City have re-signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley in a deal worth up to 331 million, making the 22-year-old the most expensive British goalkeeper in history.

City confirmed the fee to be 327 million plus add-ons, while Burnley claim the total package could reach 331 million.

The transfer surpasses the 330 million Everton paid to Sunderland for Jordan Pickford in 2017.

Trafford, a graduate of City's academy, returns to the Etihad just two years after leaving for Burnley in a deal worth up to 319 million.0Despite interest from Newcastle, Trafford opted for a move back to Manchester, with City exercising a buy-back clause to secure his return.

The England U21 international has signed a five-year contract and will wear the No. 1 shirt for City.

"Rejoining City is such a special and proud moment both for me and my family," said Trafford in a statement.

"I always dreamed that one day I would be able to come back to Manchester City.

"This is the place I call home - it's a truly special football club.

"I am still very young and hungry to keep learning and improving - and I know there is no better environment than Manchester City to help make me become the best goalkeeper I can be."