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James Trafford excited about joining Leeds United after first appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:17 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

James Trafford excited about joining Leeds United after first appearance

Summary

Goalkeeper James Trafford expressed excitement about joining Leeds United after making his debut in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United last week. The 23-year-old moved to Leeds from Manchester City at the start of August and believes this transition is pivotal for his career aspirations. Trafford shared his optimism about working with the team to achieve their goals this season, emphasizing a focus on consistent improvement. His comments reflect his commitment to contributing to Leeds United's upcoming campaign.

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Key Details

•James Trafford made his first appearance for Leeds United in a friendly against Manchester United.
•He joined Leeds from Manchester City at the start of August.
•Trafford aims to achieve his career dreams with Leeds United.
•He expresses excitement about working towards the season and contributing to the team's goals.

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11:17 AMYahoo Sports — 'We can achieve anything we want'

What they're saying

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Goalkeeper James Trafford says joining Leeds United was the "best move" for his career, after he made his first appearance for the club in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United last week. The 23-year-old moved to Elland Road from Manchester City at the start of August and believes playing for Leeds will help him "achieve his dreams". "I'm obviously really excited to be here and working towards the season and I'm excited to give the season a really good go, and achieve everything that we want to achieve," Trafford told BBC Radio Leeds.
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