New Romance Comes to Light
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias appears to be in a new relationship with model Valentina Best, known as Vally, according to reports in The Sun. The news emerged after Best posted videos from the footballer's bed via social media, sparking recognition from fans who identified the property from earlier posts by ex-girlfriend Maya Jama.
The Sun reported that Dias invited Best to stay at the home he shared with former Love Island host Maya Jama until they split in April. The model, who is 28, posted videos apparently filmed in the bedroom of the £4 million mansion, and fans noted that the decor matched shots previously shared by Jama.
Further clues, including a glimpse of a road outside the property and a photograph showing a nearby Costa Coffee shop, led online users to point to the location in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. The luxury home, which features four bedrooms, also shows a kitchen and gym that appear in the property's earlier listing when it was featured as a prize in an Omaze charity draw.
Relationship Timeline and Background
Dias and Maya Jama reportedly bought the house just before Christmas last year, soon after the purchase, they parted ways in April. The Sun noted that sources described the couple as having "reached a crossroads" ahead of what was expected to be a hectic summer.
While specific reasons for the split were not detailed in the reports, the outlet mentioned that Dias was involved in World Cup commitments while Jama was busy with a filming schedule. The pair, who had been together since 2023, had not publicly discussed the breakup at the time.
German model Valentina Best, who was previously linked to Dias in 2024, has a significant following of 170,000 on social media, where she frequently shares travel-related photographs. In the past week, she uploaded content from the Manchester home, leading to speculation about a possible romance.
Despite the timing indicated by the posts, neither Dias nor Best has made a public statement about the nature of their relationship. A spokesman for Dias did not return emails to The Sun seeking comment.
Past Hopes for Commitment
Dias, known for his defensively solid display on the pitch, had previously expressed a desire for a serious relationship. In an interview with the Portuguese edition of Esquire magazine, he admitted to wanting a committed partnership, stating he hoped to find a serious relationship "just like anyone else." That interview was published before his visit and aligns with the new romance.
The report in The Sun, published on Saturday, details the social media evidence and the public's reaction, but it does not include any direct comments from those involved. The Sun's article relies on the visual evidence and new and unspecified sources about the earlier split.