Manchester City captain Dias speaks about the ambitions of new signings
In Manchester, Manchester City captain Ruben Dias said that the club’s summer signings are eager to win, while the team supports the ideas of new head coach Enzo Maresca. The Portuguese defender received the captain’s armband after Maresca’s appointment.
According to MyJoyOnline, Manchester City spent a Premier League-record £458 million during the latest transfer window. The club’s acquisitions included midfielders Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi. At the same time, the club received more than £300 million from sales and lost experienced players, including Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
Squad changes
Dias has played for City since joining from Benfica in 2020 for £65 million. According to him, many winners have left the club, but the new players arrived with ambition and a desire to win trophies. He also noted that the players who remained in the team and have already won titles can show the newcomers the path to success.
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Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola, who left the post at the end of last season after 10 years at the club. The Italian coach had previously been Guardiola’s assistant at the Etihad, before working at Leicester City and Chelsea. Dias called Guardiola’s departure a difficult moment for the club and said that Maresca knows Manchester City well.
Start of the season
According to Dias, the new coach pays attention to the details of pressing and defending, and the players are embracing his approach. The defender also noted the positive atmosphere in training. Manchester City started the season with four consecutive wins in the Premier League and the Champions League, and the team’s next opponent will be Manchester United.
The 29-year-old Dias has made more than 250 appearances for the club, winning four English league titles, the Champions League and two FA Cups. He is one of four players who remained in the team after the 2023 treble, alongside Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rico Lewis. The defender’s contract with the club runs until 2029 and includes an option to extend it for another season.
