The 23-year-old midfielder established himself as a starter at the Etihad after moving in September from Benfica
Portuguese legend Pepe believes Manchester City ‘s best defender at the moment is Ruben Dias Manchester City.
Dias, 23, signed for City of Benfica at the start of the 2020-21 season and immediately found a place in Pep Guardiola ‘s first-team plans.
The midfielder has missed just two of his Premier League outings, while he has been a regular for Portugal since making his debut in 2018.
“Ruben Dias is already the best Portuguese center in the world, I have already said,” explained the former Real Madrid star. Expreso Tribuna.
“Not only that, but he’s a very capable player as well.”
The two have played together several times in Portuguese colors, building a strong understanding despite the fact that Dias is 14 years old at Dias at 37 years old.
In October the Porto defender said of his team ahead of the Champions League competition alongside Portugal with City: “I have had a lot of respect for Ruben from the first day he reached the national team.
“He has always been a great player in the team and he has shown his character. I was also pleased to see him leave for a club like Manchester City, where he will continue to thrive and grow.”
Dias then praised his veteran colleague, expressing his delight at the age of 37 that he is still appearing for club and country.
“It is not normal for a player of Pepe’s age to keep up with the great achievements he has put in,” the defender told reporters during the October international break.
“We should be delighted that he is still able to play at this level.
“There aren’t many benefits more than being able to experience and the opportunity to play with him, because of everything he represents, where he played and everything he played. he won.
“I see a great opportunity to learn every day, every second.”
City return to action in the Premier League on Sunday at home to Crystal Palace, after beating Brighton in a midweek game.
Guardiola’s spending is currently in third place, four points behind Manchester United leaders after playing one game less.