Manchester City star wants club to ‘grow’ in clear message to teammates over ambition

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Published on 2024-02-09 10:45:00

Ruben Dias is determined to see Manchester City continue to progress in the upcoming seasons, sending a clear message to his teammates about the club’s ambitions. Since joining the Etihad Stadium from Benfica in 2020, the 26-year-old has been a part of three consecutive Premier League title wins, as well as claiming the UEFA Champions League, Emirates FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.

Dias has been an essential player in Pep Guardiola’s squad, making 43 appearances during Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign and featuring in 27 matches this season. He is now aiming for more silverware, with City currently competing in the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup.

The Portugal defender expressed his desire to continue the growth of Manchester City as an organization through sustained success on the field, despite their historical treble-winning season last year. Dias emphasized the importance of consistent victories in order to make the club as big as it can be.

He acknowledged that with success comes increased challenges, stating that there will be more hatred and more opponents trying to take them down. However, Dias emphasized that Manchester City will be ready for these challenges and will not underestimate the difficulty of maintaining their success.

The Premier League title race is currently intense, with just two points separating Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, and both Tottenham and Aston Villa closely behind. February is expected to be a crucial month for Dias and City’s pursuit of silverware, with six matches across three competitions scheduled for Guardiola’s team.

Dias’s determination to see Manchester City grow and maintain their success reflects the club’s high ambitions and commitment to being a dominant force in English and European football.

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