New Man City signings desperate to win - Dias
Manchester City’s new captain, defender Ruben Dias, said the club’s recent summer acquisitions are “desperate to win” and that the entire squad is embracing the vision of newly appointed manager Enzo Maresca. The English champions broke the Premier League transfer‑record by spending £458 million on players such as midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, while recouping more than £300 million from the departures of key figures including 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, former captain Bernardo Silva and England international John Stones. Dias, who has been part of City’s leadership group since his £65 million move from Benfica in 2020, was handed the armband by Maresca and stressed that the blend of fresh ambition and experienced guidance is driving the team forward.
The shift in personnel comes alongside a historic change on the touchline, with Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola after a decade‑long reign that yielded four league titles, a Champions League triumph and two FA Cups. Having served as Guardiola’s assistant at the Etihad before spells at Leicester City and Chelsea, Maresca is described by Dias as “the perfect person for the job” because he “knew the house so well.” The transition was not easy for the club, but the new manager has already introduced alterations in training, pressing and defensive details that the captain says are resonating with the players. City have begun the season in dominant fashion, securing four straight victories across the Premier League and Champions League, and now face their toughest early test against Manchester United on Sunday.
Dias, now one of the longest‑serving members of a squad that has been dramatically reshaped, highlighted his personal commitment by extending his contract to 2029 with an optional extra year. At 29, he has featured in over 250 games, winning four league crowns, the Champions League and two FA Cups, and remains one of only four survivors from the 2023 treble‑winning side alongside Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rico Lewis. Reflecting on the “circle of life” at the club, he expressed gratitude for the memories of departing teammates while looking forward to creating new ones with the incoming talent. His ambition remains undiminished, emphasizing that the greatest reward may be to continue playing at the highest level for many more years under the fresh challenge presented by Maresca’s era.
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