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

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·5 luglio 2025

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

An Ivorian prodigy catches Man City's eye

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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.

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.

🔵 Manchester City envisage d’inviter Junior Diaz (Troyes, 22 ans) à l’essai cet été. Pep Guardiola veut observer le défenseur ivoirien de près durant la pré-saison, dans un contexte de réflexion sur l’avenir de sa charnière centrale. #ManCity #JuniorDiaz #Guardiola #Troyes #CIV
– venerdì 4 luglio 2025