Manchester City complete signing of Ruben Dias

Manchester City have completed the signing of Benfica defender, Ruben Dias in a six-year deal worth £62 million.

Out of favour City defender, Nicolas Otamendi, also completed a move to Benfica in a swap deal worth £14m.

A deal for Ruben Dias could not have been finalised except Otamedi went the opposite direction.

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Dias after completing his City move, said he could not wait to work with City boss Pep Guardiola, a man he believes can improve his game all-round.

“To have the opportunity to join a club like Manchester City is fantastic for me and one I couldn’t turn down,” he said.

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Dias was City’s third signing this summer after Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres.

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