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Manchester City finally inaugurated Ruben Dias as a new defender. Previously, Benfica had confirmed it first.
The 23-year-old center-back has signed a six-year contract, which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2026. Ruben Dias is City’s third signing of the season following Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake.
Dias has made more than 100 appearances in three seasons for Benfica and won the league in 2018/2019. Ruben Dias has also played 19 times for the Portuguese national team.
While at Man City for this season, Ruben Dias wore the jersey number 3. Previously Ruben Dias wore the number 6 while at Benfica.
“Having the opportunity to join a club like Manchester City is a fantastic opportunity for me and I cannot refuse,” Ruben Dias was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.
“Their success is beyond doubt. They have been a dominant team in England over the last few years, playing attacking football, which seems to suit my own game,” he said.
This transfer is at the expense Nicolas Otamendi. The 32-year-old defender was released to Benfica after playing for City since 2015.
“It was five extraordinary years, not just in a football sense. They treat you in the best possible way, from the chef to the kitmen, to the staff who are out of the room,” said Otamendi.
Otamendi won many domestic titles while at Man City. Is two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, four Premier League Cups and two Community Shields.
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