During the broadcast of Sky Calcio Club, Paolo Di Canio dropped a rumor that immediately caused a stir. “There is a player whose contract is expiring on the market, a tough one, well known by Manuel Akanji. It’s not Nathan Aké but it’s Ruben Dias,” said the former Lazio player, hinting at a possible situation of uncertainty or openness in the market for the Portuguese center-back of Manchester City.
However, this news was quickly downplayed by information reported by market expert Fabrizio Romano, who clarified that Dias is not only not leaving, but is one of the absolute pillars of the City project.
According to reports, the center-back born in ’97 has in fact recently renewed his contract until June 2029 and is anything but a player on the brink.
“We are being asked about Ruben Dias and Inter. About this rumor that has emerged, always with respect for those who have their own information, we have ours, everyone has theirs, whether they are right or wrong.
What I know about Ruben Dias is that he is considered an absolutely important part of the Manchester City project for next season. A captain, a reference point, and so City is not thinking about a departure today, he is a fundamental player, contract until 2029, but really it’s a matter of leadership, of the locker room, he is considered too important a player, whether it’s Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City or if Enzo Maresca arrives as early as this summer. In any case, from what I know, Ruben Dias is considered a very important piece of Manchester City.”
