MX23RW : Thursday, February 6 08:11:20| >> :120:14791:14791:

Youngster Brahim Diaz signs three-year contract at Manchester City

Manchester City youngster Brahim Diaz signs his first professional contract - a three-year deal at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City youngster Brahim Diaz has signed a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

The 17-year-old caught the eye of manager Pep Guardiola when he made his senior debut in last week's EFL Cup third-round victory over Swansea City.

Diaz joined City's academy from Malaga in 2015 and is hopeful that he can eventually force his way into the first team.

"I couldn't be happier signing my first professional contract with City," Diaz told the club's official website. "I only found out last week and it was amazing for me. This is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I'm really happy at City and my family is very happy in Manchester.

"It's a dream for me and a big moment. I want to keep that dream going and hopefully I will get more opportunities to train with the first team.

"I was calm [when making my debut] because I was doing what I love the best, but it was amazing to get my chance, play with the players we have here and have Pep Guardiola as the coach. Pep has told me to keep working hard and my time will come which is obviously great for me to hear."

Diaz follows fellow youngsters Angelino, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aleix Garcia, Angus Gunn and Pablo Maffeo in making senior appearances.

ID:282043: cacheID:282043:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2692:
Written by
Danielle Joynson
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Aleksandar Kolarov of Manchester City in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on September 12, 2015
Read Next:
Report: Kolarov earns new Man City deal
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool23175156213556
2Arsenal24148249222750
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest24145540271347
4Chelsea24127547311643
5Manchester CityMan City24125748351341
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle24125742291341
7Bournemouth24117641281340
8Aston Villa2410773437-337
9Fulham249963632436
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2481063538-334
11Brentford2494114242031
12Crystal Palace247982830-230
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd2485112834-629
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs24831348371127
15West Ham UnitedWest Ham2476112946-1727
16Everton236892328-526
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2454153452-1819
18Leicester CityLeicester2445152553-2817
19Ipswich TownIpswich2437142249-2716
20Southampton2423191854-369


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!