Overview

• Manchester City activated a matching-right clause to match Newcastle United’s €31 million offer and trigger Trafford’s return from Burnley.
• Trafford signed a five-year contract through 2030, with an option for a sixth year at the Etihad Stadium.
• His 29 clean sheets in 45 Championship matches last season propelled him to ninth on the list of most expensive goalkeeper transfers, surpassing Manuel Neuer’s 2011 record.
• Ederson has dismissed transfer rumors as “fake news” and is set to remain City’s first-choice goalkeeper.
• Stefan Ortega has drawn interest from other clubs, though no departure has been confirmed, intensifying competition for back-up roles at City.