Dias is preparing for another Man City season despite interest from Real MadridPortuguese defender has been linked with the Santiago Bernabeu this summerFormer Benfica man has been a cornerstone of Man City’s defence since joining for £62M in 2020Ruben Dias is set to stay at Manchester City and is preparing for another season at the Etihad Stadium, despite having attracted interest from Real Madrid this summer, as per a new report. Despite that interest, Dias has not sought a move and appears settled in his decision to remain in Manchester for the coming season, giving Enzo Maresca a significant boost as the new manager builds his defensive plans around one of the Etihad Stadium’s most influential senior presences. Dias featured for Portugal at the FIFA World Cup in North America this summer, facing club teammate Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic when La Seleção met Croatia in the Round of 32, before eventually exiting the tournament in the quarter-finals. Report: Dias stays as City confirm defensive stabilityAccording to Sam Lee of The Athletic, while Dias has been of interest to Real Madrid this summer, the centre-back is now preparing for another season at Manchester City. The update effectively closes the chapter on a saga that had generated significant attention in recent weeks, removing one of the more high-profile potential departures from the list of outstanding personnel questions Maresca must resolve before the new season begins.