Hart: Trafford is a very good kid, and he has grown up physically and mentally

Recently, former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart talked about Trafford, who returned to Manchester City this season in an interview with "Marteway". He believes that the joining of the players will only make Guardiola's team stronger, although he faces fierce competition.

Traford rejoined Manchester City from Burnley for £27m, and after struggling in his first season in the Premier League, he performed well in the Champions League last season, helping Burnley successfully upgrade. He was also called into the England national team, and many believe he could become the number one goalkeeper for Manchester City and England in the future.

Trafford made his first appearance for Manchester City against Wolves on Saturday, helping the team win 4-0, and he looked calm and confident in front of the goal, impressed Hart.

Hart said: "He was a very good kid with a strong desire for football, and one thing I like about his career was that he decided to transfer to Burnley, which was a big deal for a 20-year-old."

"That season was very tough for him, and Kompany tried to play offensive football, but Burnley was in the relegation zone almost the whole season. However, Trafford remained strong and brave, he could have chosen to go elsewhere, but he didn't, and I think he had a huge growth both physically and mentally."

"Manchester City had buyback clauses, they knew his abilities and potential. They loaned him to Burnley and bought it back at a reasonable price, which only made them stronger."

Despite spending a lot of money to bring Trafford back to Etihad Stadium, he didn't necessarily become the No. 1 goalkeeper. Ederson missed the weekend's game with gastroenteritis, but Guardiola hints that he remains the top goalkeeper. However, Ederson has transfer rumors with Galatasaray, and if he does transfer to Türkiye, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Donaluma may take over his place.

In any case, Trafford will face competition with one of the world's best goalkeepers, but Hart thinks it's a challenge for the 22-year-old: "It's a very strange situation, but I'm sure he'll show himself as the No. 1 goalkeeper."