Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Ruben Dias says Manchester City signings embrace Maresca’s winning vision
Manchester City has a new manager named Enzo Maresca.
Captain Ruben Dias says Maresca is the right person to replace Pep Guardiola.
Dias says the new players want to win many games and trophies.
He also says the older players are still very motivated.
The team is learning Maresca’s ideas about training, pressing and defending.
Dias believes the players are enjoying training and understand the new plan.
Manchester City spent a large amount of money bringing in new players.
Dias has also agreed to stay with the club until at least the end of 2029.
Manchester City captain Ruben Dias said the club’s new signings are ambitious and desperate to win.
Dias described Enzo Maresca as the perfect replacement for former manager Pep Guardiola.
The captain said players are embracing Maresca’s training, pressing and defensive ideas.
Manchester City reportedly spent GBP 458 million during the transfer window, including on Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Dias signed a contract extension keeping him at Manchester City until the end of 2029, with an option for a further extension.
- Who
- Manchester City captain Ruben Dias, new manager Enzo Maresca and the club’s new signings.
- What
- Dias discussed the club’s new players, Maresca’s appointment and his own contract extension.
- When
- During the current transfer-window period; Dias’s new contract runs until the end of 2029.
- Where
- Manchester City.
- Why
- The club is adjusting to a new manager and several departing and incoming players while seeking continued success.
- Club
- Manchester City
- Captain
- Ruben Dias
- Manager
- Enzo Maresca
- Former manager
- Pep Guardiola
- Transfer spending
- GBP 458 million, according to the article
- Reported signings
- Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi
- Dias contract
- Runs until the end of 2029, with an option for a further extension