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Man City complete signing of James Trafford in British record deal for goalkeeper as Pep Guardiola becomes first manager in history to spend €2bn

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford in a British record deal from Burnley.

The 22-year-old had been courted by Newcastle United for well over a year but has opted for a return to the Etihad Stadium, where he came through the club's academy.

City sold Trafford to Burnley for an initial £14m two years ago and inserted matching rights into the deal.

Once Newcastle bid for the England Under-21 international last week, City had to quickly decide whether to make their move – despite neither Ederson nor Stefan Ortega leaving so far this summer.