Overview

• Manchester City matched Newcastle’s £27 million bid by triggering a buy-back clause in Trafford’s Burnley contract on July 25.
• The 22-year-old goalkeeper will sign a five-year contract with an option for a further year upon his return to the Etihad.
• Trafford’s arrival sets up a duel with long-standing No. 1 Ederson for the starting goalkeeper position.
• Backup keeper Stefan Ortega is expected to move on as City streamline their goalkeeping ranks.
• Trafford impressed at Burnley last season with a Championship-record 29 clean sheets to help secure promotion.