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I left Man City for my mental wellbeing

2026-11-07T12:45:38.557Z · framed 2026-11-07T12:52:28.138Z · 3 outlets covered

Goalkeeper James Trafford stated that a lack of playing time at Manchester City prompted his departure for the sake of his mental wellbeing. He subsequently transferred to Leeds United after his first-team opportunities were limited by the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Coverage

• BBC — Not playing was horrendous, I left Man City for mental wellbeing
• BBC — I left Man City for my mental wellbeing
• The Independent — James Trafford says he left Man City for his 'mental wellbeing'