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Real Madrid are considering a move for Ruben Dias, and the defender made 33 appearances in all competitions over the past season after signing a contract extension last summer. The interest comes as Manchester City could lose a second player to Real Madrid this summer, with Bernardo Silva about to join.

Ruben Dias and Real Madrid

The report says Jose Mourinho is particularly interested in bringing Dias to the Spanish league runners-up. That interest adds a second name to Madrid’s links with Manchester City since the season ended, after the club was already associated with Rodri, Erling Haaland and Josko Gvardiol.

Dias missed more appearances because of two separate hamstring injuries, a setback that limited his season total even after the extension he signed last summer. If he moves, he would become the second Portuguese star to leave Manchester City this summer.

Manchester City squad changes

Manchester City added Marc Guehi to the squad during the mid-season transfer window, while Vitor Reis will be looking to break into the first team next season. Josko Gvardiol will definitely be staying, John Stones has left the club, and Nathan Ake could depart before the transfer window closes.

That leaves City with a clear list of moving parts in central defense as the market opens. The immediate practical issue is whether Madrid turn their consideration into an offer for Dias before City’s defensive group changes again.