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Forgotten Man City man has new role after transfer decision – ‘standards and behaviours’

Manchester City are in EFL Trophy action tonight when they travel to Port Vale and Josh Wilson-Esbrand is set to start for the Blues…

By Alex James · Manchester Evening News

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Josh Wilson-Esbrand has embraced an elder statesman role with Manchester City's EDS after missing out on the senior squad.
The 23-year-old defender is likely to leave Manchester City when his contract expires in the summer.
EDS manager Oli Reiss praised Wilson-Esbrand's positive attitude, leadership, and desire to help younger players.

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Manchester City defender Josh Wilson-Esbrand has taken on a leadership role with the club's Elite Development Squad after being left off the senior Premier League squad list. The 23-year-old remained at the club following multiple loan spells and is now featuring for Oli Reiss' Under-21 side, having started in their recent Premier League 2 win over Stoke City.

Wilson-Esbrand is expected to leave City when his contract expires in the summer after previous loans at Coventry City, Reims, Cardiff City, Stoke City, and Radomiak Radom. Manager Reiss praised the defender's commitment to mentoring younger teammates ahead of an EFL Trophy group stage match against Port Vale.

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Forgotten Man City man has new role after transfer decision – ‘standards and behaviours’

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