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‘Plays less & moves for more!’ - Why £45m Trafford deal makes sense

James Trafford has completed his £45 million ($61m) transfer from Manchester City to Leeds, with Graham Stack telling GOAL why that deal makes sense despite the England hopeful “playing less and moving for more money”. The highly-rated 23-year-old goalkeeper has been on the move, with sizable fees changing hands, in three of the last four summer windows.

Officially: record deal takes City star away from the Etihad Stadium

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After just one year: international leaves City for a record fee

Goalkeeper James Trafford are leaving Manchester City again after just one year and are joining Premier League rivals Leeds United.

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Leeds sign Trafford for record £45m from Man City

Leeds United have completed the marquee signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a deal worth a staggering £45 million. The transfer sets a new benchmark for British goalkeepers as Daniel Farke looks to overhaul his defensive options at Elland Road following high-profile summer exits.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Ferro Carril Oeste	24	14	4	6	28	22	6	46	W L L W W
2	Deportivo Moron	23	12	5	6	37	22	15	41	W L W D L
3	Colon	24	10	9	5	29	19	10	39	W D L L W
4	Almirante Brown	24	10	8	6	19	13	6	38	W W D D D
5	Godoy Cruz	23	10	7	6	27	20	7	37	W W W W L

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