Aaron Nemane was always encouraged to play with personality coming through the ranks at Manchester City and it's his personality which has helped him shape a promising career that perhaps could hit further heights.
The 26-year-old is currently a key member of the Notts County side who, despite it being early days, look in contention for a second successive promotion.
The Magpies were involved in a titanic National League battle with Wrexham last season, losing out on the Championship in painful circumstances before bouncing back to win the play-offs after a dramatic semi-final and final where they twice claimed wins from the jaws of defeat.
They have adapted well to life back in the Football League and sit second in the League Two table. For Nemane, it is a journey that started in France and has already taken in the Netherlands, Belgium and Scotland as well as the Etihad. ALSO READ: Man City can feel confident about Pep Guardiola succession plan ALSO READ: Four lessons for Man City from when they last lost two PL games His family moved from France to north Manchester when he was a youngster and the promising footballer was quickly spotted by City.
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