The Sky Blues announced on Tuesday the arrival of the 23-year-old with a six-year contract, having paid the club a million pounds to take him to Etihad.
As a component of the transfer, Nicolás Otamendi left the City to sign for the Portuguese giants.
Dias’ last game for the club on Saturday, where he opened the scoring in a 2-0 win over Moreirense.
And in the locker room after the match at Estadio da Luz, Jesus spoke to Dias in front of the rest of the team.
In a clip that Benfica posted on Twitter, Jesus said: “There will be a farewell not only for what the team has done but also for what it has done, captain and scored a goal.
“So everything brilliant and long term will also be brilliant. We all think it’s going to be brilliant. “
“Football is a bit like that.
“You’re leaving a club that’s much bigger than Manchester City. It’s bigger economically.
“That’s what makes the difference. Now the rest will depend on you. “
By signing her contract with City, Dias revealed that the possibility of playing with Pep Guardiola was too smart an opportunity to pass her by.
He said: “Having a chance to sign up for a club like Manchester City is an opportunity for me and I couldn’t turn her down.
“Her good luck speaks for herself.
“It has been the dominant team in England for the last few years, attacking a football that, in my opinion, fits my own game.
“It’s exciting to be part of such a talented team and play for a world-class coach like Pep Guardiola, who has proven courage on the court when forming young players like me.
“I can get better here at a club whose ambitions fit mine and I’ll give everything to succeed and win titles. “
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