It is reported that Manchester City can sell their star defender Ruben Dias next summer. The 27-year-old center back was one of the key players of City’s treble winning campaign, two seasons ago. But unfortunately he could be sold next summer.
Everyone is aware of the 115 charges that the Cityzens have been facing since the last few seasons. And if found guilty of breaching the PSR of the Premier League they will have to face some serious issues. The potential punishments can be a big amount of fine, transfer ban, points deduction etc.
But amongst all this chaos, City are quite confident and planning for the near future. As per the reports of Team Talk, the club management is focused on creating a new era, where young and fresh faces will be representing the club. It is expected that this will be Pep Guardiola’s last season with the English giants and a new manager will take over his job next season.
With the elite manager leaving, many of his top soldiers will also leave the Etihad to start a new era. Amongst them Portuguese defender Ruben Dias is one of the most probable player who could be sold by City. As he was the face of their elite defensive structure.
Chelsea monitoring Ruben Dias situation
Ruben Dias is one of the best defenders in the world football right now, who is just entering his prime. He can easily play in the top level for the next 7-8 years considering his fitness and work rate. So, it is natural that top European clubs are interested in him.
As the news of City selling the 27-year-old defender gone viral, the Blues are one of the parties that are keeping tabs on the situation. As Chelsea have been facing some serious problems in their backline for the past three seasons.
How will Ruben Dias fit into the Blues system
If the Blues manages to pull of the deal, it will surely be one of the best signings for them in the post Abramovich era. As they will get a solid, tall and strong defender in the back who can also lead the team. More over, Dias isn’t an injury prone player like most of the Chelsea defenders, he can guarantee them to play the whole season if fully fit.
But it will not be a easy job for Chelsea. As interests from Bundesliga and La Liga are coming forward for the Portuguese. And considering the price tag of Dias which is around £65 million, only top European clubs will be interested in him. So, clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid is potentially in the race for Dias.
But if Chelsea do wants him, then they should start talks with the player’s and club’s camp asap. The price will not be a major factor for them, as it is expected that, the Blues will be selling the likes of Badiashile, Adarabioyo, Chukwuemeka and others in the upcoming windows.
City’s new generation
If City decides to sell Dias next summer, they will be eager to invest on Sporting CP’s talented young defender Ousmane Diomande. The 20-year-old could be considered as a long term successor of Dias. City’s new era will also bid their farewell to the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.
Young and new players like Foden, Haaland, Gvardiol, Doku and others will be the face of City. Football Express says, it will be one of the delightful things to watch in the upcoming years. It is just outstanding that how Pep will leave behind a foundation for his successor in the upcoming seasons. City’s switch from Aguero to Haaland, KDB to Foden, Sterling to Doku, Mahrez to Savinho is just unreal.
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