A Pep Guardiola signing wants to leave Manchester City

A new recruit ready to slam the door

A Pep Guardiola signing wants to leave Manchester City

At just 22 years old, James Trafford is facing a tough spell at Manchester City. Brought in with the ambition to establish himself as Ederson's successor, the young English goalkeeper saw his career plans upended by the surprise arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was signed this summer after leaving PSG. Despite starting the season as first-choice and making four appearances with just one clean sheet, Trafford was quickly relegated to the bench as Guardiola made the Italian his undisputed number one.

Manchester Evening News reports that this situation is weighing heavily on the keeper's morale, whose goal was clear: to make his mark at City and become the new standard-bearer for the Three Lions. While he is on Thomas Tuchel's list for the matches against Wales and Latvia, his lack of playing time could jeopardize his international ambitions.

Faced with this dead end, Trafford is now seriously considering a winter exit, possibly on loan, to regain rhythm and visibility. Manchester City hasn't ruled out this option entirely, aware that a talent of his age needs consistent minutes to develop. The question remains whether a club willing to offer him a starting role will come knocking in January.