5 things to know about Junior Diaz, on trial with Manchester City

Junior Michel Diaz is currently on trial with Manchester City, as other players from ESTAC, a club that is part of the City Football Group.

Discover five key facts about this young player who could soon become a Citizen.

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• Born in Saint-Herblain, Diaz holds both French and Ivorian nationality. He plays as a central defender.
• Standing at an impressive 1.93 meters, he is one of the most physically imposing defenders at Troyes, where he's been playing since last summer.
• He came up through the ranks at Nantes, signing his first professional contract in July 2023. He made a name for himself during a loan spell at FC Annecy in the 2023-2024 season.

• He has no shortage of suitors in France, notably Lorient, as well as in Belgium, where Antwerp and Anderlecht are keeping tabs on him.
• The 21-year-old is an Ivory Coast U23 international who has yet to receive a call-up to the senior Elephants squad.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.