ESTAC Troyes forward Christ Batola (16) has been sent to train with the Manchester City youth sides, according to a report from Le Parisien. 

Batola, at the age of 16, was bumped up an age group earlier this season, allowing him to participate for France at the U17 World Cup. In 16 games for Les Bleuets he has three goals in 16 games, whilst he has also since featured for the U18 side, scoring once in three games. 

Batola was also given his first-team debut by formative club Troyes this season, coming off the bench in a Coupe de France clash. He has yet to feature for the club in the league, but has been prolific for the club’s youth side. He will be hoping to continue his rise next season, with L’ESTAC competing in Ligue 1 once again from next season.

However, prior to that, Batola is set to train with Manchester City, Le Parisien understands. The striker has been invited to train with the Premier League club’s U18-U19 sides. Both Troyes and Manchester City are part of the City Group.