MANCHESTER: Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club until 2029, City announced on Friday.

The 28-year-old centre-back has lifted 10 trophies, including a historic treble in 2023, since he arrived from Benfica in 2020.

The Portugal international was named 2020-21 Premier League Player of the Season and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, and was a key part of City’s historic feat of becoming the first team to win four consecutive top-flight titles in 2024.

“I’m so proud to represent this great Club. City are where I want to be at the top of the sport, competing for trophies,” said Dias, who has made 223 appearances for City. “The Club’s ambition aligns perfectly with mine and as a footballer there is nothing better than that.”

City’s Director of Football Hugo Viana praised Dias. “He is a leader in the dressing room and on the pitch. He is one of our captains, the players listen to him and Pep and the coaching staff love working with him,” Viana said.

Published in Dawn, August 23rd, 2025