Manchester City’s defensive leader has reached an agreement over a new deal in a big move for City | OneFootball

With the departures of Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City being officially confirmed this summer a new batch of leaders will emerge in Pep Guardiola’s squad. This season Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Rodri and Erling Haaland have been named in City’s captaincy group for next season. In the case of Ruben Dias, he figures to be a prominent player for next season and beyond for Manchester City. His leadership and defensive acumen will be crucial to City’s chances next season.

On the eve of a new season, it has been revealed that Ruben Dias has reached an agreement over a contract extension with Manchester City. That is massive news for City as they have now tied down their defensive leader for the beginning of a new era at the club.

Ruben Dias has reached an agreement over a contract extension with Manchester City.

David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Manchester City and Ruben Dias have reached an agreement in principle over a new deal for the Portuguese international. Furthermore, Ornstein reports that Dias’ current contract is set to expire at the end of the 26/27 season.

As a leader in a new era, Ruben Dias has a vital role to play for Pep Guardiola’s side.

In many ways, the 24/25 season was the end of an era at Manchester City. Their reign as Premier League champions ended after four consecutive Premier League title wins. It also seemed that a host of City’s senior players had reached the end of their road. The summer departures of Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne emphasise this. The 25/26 season could also be the end of the road for a host of Manchester City’s senior players. But as an era continues to end, a new one is set to begin. Ruben Dias figures to have a prominent role in what comes next for Manchester City.

Since arriving at Manchester City in 2021 Ruben Dias has been integral to Manchester City’s success. He has always been a leader in Pep Guardiola’s squad since he arrived at the club from Benfica. Now, as City enter a new era, Dias figures to be just as prominent a player. He knows what it takes to scale the proverbial mountain. It is now on Dias to pass that knowledge on to his new teammates. He must also lead Manchester City from the front as a key player.

Ruben Dias reaching an agreement in principle over a new deal at Manchester City is good news for the club. He is a prominent player at City and will help City set themselves on their way into a new era.