Tough tackling defender Ruben Dias has signed a contract extension to keep him at Manchester City until 2027.
Dias, 24, only arrived last season on a six year deal but his impact was immediate, helping the club win the Premier League and League Cup double.
He also helped the club reach their first ever Champions League final.
The Portuguese stopper also landed a host of individual accolades including the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year Award and was also named Premier League Player of the Season.
He was also named UEFA Defender of the Season for 2020/21 last week.
After his meteoric rise in English football earned him his new contract, Dias said: “I’m very happy to sign the new deal. I have enjoyed every single minute of my time at City since joining last year.
“Playing for City has surpassed all my expectations and it’s an absolute pleasure to be part of such an incredible squad.
“I would also like to thank Pep and the coaching staff for the way they have helped me to develop as a player and keep pushing me to improve.
“To be part of the squad that achieved so much last season was incredible and made us all hungry to achieve even more.
“Now I just want to try and play my part in helping us be successful this season and beyond.”
Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “Ruben’s new deal is great news for our club.
“Although he only joined us less than a year ago, in that time Ruben has already proved to be such a vital part of our squad.
“And it tells you everything about his quality and importance to the Club that we wanted to recognise his impact with this new contract.
“He is everything you would want in a central defender and so much more and he will be a big part of our drive to bring even more success to the Club over the next few years.”