Manchester City have confirmed that Ruben Dias has signed a new long-term contract with the club until 2027.
The Premier League champions announced on their official website that the Portuguese defender had penned a new deal with City. Dias’ new contract will keep him in Manchester for the next six years.
The 24-year-old centre-back was one of City’s star performers last season following a blockbuster move from Benfica. Indeed, Dias was key to the club winning their fifth Premier League title, and the defender has been rewarded with a new contract.
Alongside John Stones, the Portuguese star formed one of the best centre-back partnerships in the Premier League. And speaking to the club’s official website, Dias was buzzing to sign a new contract.
Dias said: “I’m very happy to sign the new deal. I have enjoyed every single minute of my time at City since joining last year.”
The defender added with: “Playing for City has surpassed all my expectations and it’s an absolute pleasure to be part of such an incredible squad.”
Indeed, the defender is a firm fan favourite at the Etihad. And on social media, supporters were buzzing that Dias had signed a new long-term deal with the club.
Here’s what some fans had to say on Twitter about Dias penning a new contract…
OMDDDD WE HAVE THE BEST DEFENDER IN THE WORLD FOR ANOTHER 6 YEARS, WERE WINNING EVERYTHING
— James (@jameswinterr) August 30, 2021
He’s going to be a city legend I can feel it
— 𝙅𝙖𝙘𝙠 🇦🇷 (@AgueroProp) August 30, 2021
Best defender in the league and the world, what a journey and more to come 👍🏽 pic.twitter.com/vDU5v313Tu
— Umar (@OG_umaru) August 30, 2021
BEST NEWS SO FAR
— π (@xMcfc_oKx) August 30, 2021
YESSSSSSS FATHER RUBENNNNN💙💙💙💙💙
— 7 💫 (@MCFCHag) August 30, 2021
future City legend in the making
— ¹⁰ (@SxrgioSZN) August 30, 2021
Dias had long been rumoured to be signing a new deal for a good part of the summer window.