Man City have spent nearly half a BILLION on defenders for Guardiola after Ruben Dias move

With news of Ruben Dias transfer being confirmed by Benfica on Sunday, 23-year-old centre-back becomes latest acquisition by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Benfica star is second defender to make move to Man City this summer, with Nathan Ake earlier joining from Bournemouth. Multiple reports covering Man City transfer news had earlier mentioned how club was on lookout for a partner for Aymeric Laporte. However, confirmation of Ruben Dias transfer w means that Pep Guardiola has w spent almost £500 million on defenders since he arrived at club.

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Ruben Dias transfer anunced

Benfica anunced Ruben Dias transfer after Man City’s 5-2 loss to Leicester City. club revealed that Ruben Dias will move to Man City in a deal initially worth £65m plus potential add-ons. Along with confirmation of Ruben Dias transfer, Benfica also anunced hat Man City defender Nicolas Otamendi will move to Benfica in a separate deal worth £14m.

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Pep Guardiola has spent a fortune on Man City defenders

With Ruben Dias transfer all but done, a Forbes report has revealed how Pep Guardiola has w spent close to £500 million in an effort to shore up his side’s defence. While Man City have had a solid defensive record in Pep Guardiola’s tenure overall, club has seen many defenders come and go under Catalan.

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majority of defenders have failed to settle in at club, with many Man City defenders t featuring consistently for Pep Guardiola. only exception, in this case, has been French centre-back Aymeric Laporte. 26-year-old has been a resounding success for Man City ever since he arrived from Athletic Bilbao in July 2018 for £57 million.

Man City defenders signed over years

Or defenders brought in by Pep Guardiola at Man City include Nathan Ake for £41 million in August, Kyle Walker for £45 million and Benjamin Mendy for £52 million in July 2017 amongst ors. Walker, Ake and Mendy all started game against Leicester City along with young defender Eric Garcia. However, quartet failed to impress with Man City defenders giving away three penalties during game.

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Several ors have been brought in by Pep Guardiola in recent years in an attempt to improve Man City side defensively. While players like Danilo (£26.5million) and John Stones (£47.5 million) came in for huge fees in 2017 and 2016 respectively, duo has failed to perform according to Man City manr’s expectations. Joao Cancelo, ar defender signed by Man City for £60 million last year has found opportunities hard to come by. 

Im Credits: Manchester City Instagram, Ruben Dias Instagram, AP