Manchester City have confirmed on their official website that Ruben Dias has penned a new, long-term contract with the club. It has been stated that the Portuguese centre-half has put pen to paper on a six-year contract which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2027.
Dias’ Excellent Debut Season At Manchester
Dias was a constant presence in Pep Guardiola’s first-team last season and managed to produce a run of commanding displays at the heart of Man City’s backline. The 24-year-old featured in 53 matches for the Mancunian outfit in the previous campaign, netting two goals and picking up seven yellow cards in the process across all fronts.
The Amadora-born talent proved himself to be one of the most elite defenders in English football after he averaged 0.8 tackles, 1.1 interceptions and 2.8 clearances per 90 minutes in Premier League football. He even distributed the ball with conviction from the back as he made 93.2% of his attempted passes in the top tier of English football (stats via whoscored).
Dias is currently amongst the best centre-backs in the world, so it is no surprise that Man City have decided to tie him down to a fresh, long-term deal as he could help bring even more success to the Etihad Stadium in the coming seasons.
Dias Pens Long-Term Contract At Man City: Good Move For Both Parties?
Dias can time his tackles to perfection and usually comes away with the ball when going in for challenges on the defensive end of the field. He knows when to clear the danger and is proficient at playing his way out from the back. The ex-Benfica sensation has a good passing range and can create some decent plays for his teammates from inside his half.
The Portugal international is often quick to react to the danger and does not hesitate to put his body on the line when attempting to block a goal-bound shot from the opposition. At the moment, Dias has proven himself to be an irreplaceable member of Guardiola’s first team.
Therefore, his decision to pen a new contract seems like a wise one as he will now be free to solely concentrate on his performances on the field. More importantly, Man City can reap the dividends of having a centre-back of Dias’ quality for years to come. With all things considered, this recent development could prove to be a good move for both the player and the Mancunian club as they look to collectively win even more trophies over the next few seasons.
