Ruben Dias discusses Manchester City transition following departure of Pep Guardiola
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has publicly shared his perspective on the team's ongoing transition following the exit of long-time manager Pep Guardiola. In a conversation with Kelly Somers for BBC Sport, the Portugal international offered his assessment of the club's new leadership structure. Dias identified Maresca as the ideal individual to guide Manchester City through this period of change at the Etihad Stadium. The comments provide insight into the player's view of the coaching adjustment as the squad navigates the post-Guardiola era. The club remains in the early stages of integrating these new leadership dynamics within the Premier League season framework. Further details regarding the internal reception of the coaching staff transition continue to develop as the team proceeds with its schedule.
- •Ruben Dias speaks with Kelly Somers regarding changes at Manchester City.
- •The defender describes Maresca as the perfect person for the managerial role.
- •The discussion follows the official departure of Pep Guardiola from the club.
- •The comments were published on September 12, 2026.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — 'A disaster' if Man City do not win says Maresca after flawless start
- 12:16 AMESPN — Maresca has been pushing all the right buttons in perfect Man City start
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
- 6:02 AMBBC Sport — How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca the 'perfect person for the job'
- 5:19 AMBBC Sport — Maresca is 'perfect person' for Man City job - Dias
"The Manchester City squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias. City spent a Premier League record £458m during the recent transfer window, with incomings including midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Maresca replaced the legendary Pep Guardiola, who stepped down at the end of last season after 10 years in charge.
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said his fine start succeeding Pep Guardiola will be quickly forgotten if he does not continue to deliver wins.The former Chelsea manager added: "I'm just here to focus on what we can do better, improve the team and trying to win games.
"Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:12 PM'A disaster' if Man City do not win says Maresca after flawless start
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said his fine start succeeding Pep Guardiola will be quickly forgotten if he does not continue to deliver wins.The former Chelsea manager added: "I'm just here to focus on what we can do better, improve the team and trying to win games.
- ESPNSep 18, 2026, 12:16 AMMaresca has been pushing all the right buttons in perfect Man City start
Despite using an alternative team, Manchester City made it six wins from six under Enzo Maresca.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:18 AMHow Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.
- BBC SportSep 15, 2026, 6:02 AMHow Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 5:52 PMMaresca the 'perfect person for the job'
The Manchester City squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias. City spent a Premier League record £458m during the recent transfer window, with incomings including midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Maresca replaced the legendary Pep Guardiola, who stepped down at the end of last season after 10 years in charge.
- BBC SportSep 12, 2026, 5:19 AMMaresca 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.
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