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Maresca is 'perfect person' for Man City job - Dias

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias speaks to BBC Sport's Kelly Somers about the changes at the club following Pep Guardiola's departure.

Maresca is 'perfect person' for Man City job - Dias

Manchester City's new signing, Ruben Dias, has expressed his excitement about the club's new direction under manager Enzo Maresca. The summer transfer window brought a record £458 million in new signings, including midfielders Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson, and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Dias, who has been part of City's leadership group since joining in 2020, has been appointed captain by Maresca.

Dias notes that many experienced players, such as Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones, have left the club, but the new signing are "desperate to win" and share the same ambition. The mix of experienced players who know the club's history and new players with ambition has created a harmonious environment. Dias praises Maresca's understanding of the club, as he was Maresca's assistant at Manchester City previously.

Maresca's arrival has brought a fresh perspective to the team, with Dias stating that everyone is excited about the new direction, and there is joy in training sessions. The club started the season with four consecutive wins in the Premier League and Champions League, but face their toughest test yet against Manchester United.

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