New Man City Signings Desperate to Win – Dias
Ruben Dias, Manchester City’s captain, shares his thoughts on the new signings and the club’s ambitions.
"In terms of the role I have, it goes down to trying to be the best version of yourself… nothing has changed." — Ruben Dias
City’s recent transfer window activity saw significant changes to the squad, both in terms of new arrivals and departures of experienced players. The club invested a Premier League record £458m, bringing in Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson, and Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, they also sold players like Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones, recouping over £300m.
Dias, who has been a part of City’s leadership group since his move from Benfica in 2020, emphasizes the mix of experienced winners leaving and ambitious new signings joining as key to the club’s continued success. He also highlights the impact of new manager Enzo Maresca, who he believes is the "perfect person for the job" due to his deep knowledge of the club.
"So many winners have left, and now new people have joined with a lot of ambition… that is also what makes the club keep on going." — Ruben Dias
City have started the season strongly, winning their first four matches in the Premier League and Champions League. They face a challenging test this Sunday with a trip to Manchester United. Dias notes the differences in training and tactical details under Maresca, while expressing excitement about the new approach and the team’s collective enthusiasm.
