“I at all times dreamed that sooner or later I might have the ability to come again to Manchester Metropolis,” Trafford stated in July after signing a five-year deal. “That is the place I name dwelling.”

Much like how he could also be feeling now, there was confusion round Trafford’s payment with Metropolis sources saying it was price £27m plus add-ons.

Nevertheless, Burnley sources put the determine at £31m plus add-ons and a sell-on clause, that means it was a brand new report payment for a British goalkeeper.

In the event you imagine the Clarets, Trafford could have surpassed Jordan Pickford’s £30m determine from 2017 when he moved from Sunderland to Everton, however he’ll discover it tough to dislodge his compatriot from the primary slot for England.

He was immense for Burnley final season, maintaining 29 clear sheets throughout 45 Championship video games, and he was rewarded by being named Championship Participant of the Yr on the PFA awards in August.

He saved a formidable clear sheet on his Metropolis debut within the 4-0 victory at Wolves of their Premier League opener and although he made a mistake within the defeat by Tottenham, he was the one of many few gamers to come back out of the loss to Brighton with any credit score.

With World Cup qualifiers looming, he could have had one eye on breaking into Thomas Tuchel’s England first group, however it all modified with the signing of large goalkeeper Donnarumma.

Upon his arrival, membership insiders stated Trafford has age on his facet and has an “wonderful” future on the membership, however he was instantly consigned to the bench and Metropolis are unbeaten in three video games with the Italian in purpose.

The involvement in 4 competitions means Trafford ought to see loads of first-team alternatives throughout the marketing campaign, with Guardiola confirming he’ll begin in Wednesday’s EFL Cup third-round tie at Huddersfield.

Requested how Trafford has responded, Guardiola stated: “Unbelievable. He is coaching higher than ever, he is a improbable keeper.

“And with me, the second keepers at all times play a whole lot of video games so there is not going to be an exception. [He is] so secure, so assured and so younger, he’ll study with Gigi and the long run, we’ll see what occurs.”