James Trafford says a season without game time at Manchester City left him no option but to leave and join Leeds United.
James Trafford has opened up on his difficult spell at Manchester City, describing the lack of playing time last season as "horrendous" and saying it left him no real option but to move on.
The goalkeeper's frustration at watching from the sidelines became the driving force behind his decision to leave the club. Rather than stay in a holding pattern at one of English football's biggest sides, he chose to look for a fresh start and a chance to play regularly.
That search ended at Leeds United, where Trafford signed in the summer. For a young keeper, minutes are everything. Few positions in football depend so heavily on rhythm, confidence and match sharpness, and a season without action can stall development.
Now the focus turns to what he can do in a new shirt. Leeds offer the platform he wanted, and Trafford will be keen to show that the move was the right call for his career.
