Man City transfer news: Ruben Dias' £65m transfer CONFIRMED after shambolic Leicester loss

Manchester City have finally completed ir second centre-back signing of summer with Ruben Dias transfer. club had earlier brought in Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and Man City transfer news in past had heavily linked players such as Kalidou Koulibaly and Jules Koundé with a move to Etihad. However, Ruben Dias to City deal has w been confirmed, after club’s surprising loss to Leicester City.

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Man City vs Leicester horror show on Sunday

Manchester City suffered a heavy defeat at home to Leicester City on Sunday, losing game 5-2. Despite taking lead through Riyad Mahrez, hosts were stunned by a Jamie Vardy hat-trick as Leicester City made most of some shambolic defending by Pep Guardiola’s men. match saw Man City defenders concede three penalties as y put in an abysmal defensive performance. Man City vs Leicester game also marked first time a Pep Guardiola side conceded five goals in a game.

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Ruben Dias to City deal confirmed

Multiple reports covering Man City transfer news have mentioned how club was on lookout for a centre-back to partner Aymeric Laporte. After a summer which has seen m linked with multiple options, Ruben Dias transfer was finally confirmed on Sunday. confirmation of Ruben Dias to City deal was provided by Benfica on ir official website.

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After full-time whistle in Man City vs Leicester game, Portuguese club anunced that y had reached an agreement with Cityzens over Ruben Dias transfer. Ruben Dias to City deal will see 23-year-old defender move to England in a transfer worth an initial £62 million plus £3.3 million in potential add-ons. Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi will be heading to Benfica in a separate £14 million deal as well.

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After breaking into side in 2017-18, Ruben Dias emerged as one of Benfica’s most important players. Pep Guardiola will be hoping that Ruben Dias transfer will help him shore up his side’s defence, particularly after poor performance in Man City vs Leicester game. Starting with young centre-back duo of Nathan Ake and Eric Garcia, Man City struggled to deal with Leicester’s attack, as ir shambolic defence saw m carved open repeatedly by Foxes.

Im Credits: Ruben Dias Instagram, AP