Market value increased sharply after EM
After the U21 European Championship, his market value increased six-fold to 15 million euros, and James Trafford is now moving from Manchester City to Burnley FC for a fee of the same magnitude. The “Clarets” are to pay a good 17 million euros – the third-highest transfer sum ever invested for a goalkeeper up to 20 years of age. According to reports, bonuses could add another 4.6 million euros over time.
Trafford, who will turn 21 in October, was last on loan for a year and a half from Man City to Bolton Wanderers, where he was a regular in the third division. The Englishman became famous at the U21 European Championship and in the thrilling final of the “Three Lions” against Spain. In added time, Trafford saved an Abel Ruiz penalty as well as the margin. England triumphed 1-0 in the last of six games in the tournament in which Trafford kept a clean sheet.
“We have signed an extremely talented young man,” said Clarets coach Vincent Kompany after the signing. Trafford is confident and mature. “Most people have seen what he has achieved in his career so far and how talented he is. We look forward to developing this further. To make it even better,” said Kompany.
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