Zürcher Nachrichten - Ruben Dias Romance Rumors Sparked by Model Valentina Best's Social Media Posts

Romance rumors have emerged surrounding Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias following social media posts by model Valentina Best. Fans identified the interior of Dias’s £4 million Cheshire home in the footage, reigniting speculation about the footballer's personal life just months after his amicable split from presenter Maya Jama.

Valentina, 28, uploaded a TikTok video that eagle-eyed observers recognized as being filmed inside the property Dias shares with his partner. The footage showcased the mansion’s sprawling kitchen and gym area. Additional posts included images of a Costa Coffee in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, further fueling public interest in her whereabouts.

The German model, who has 162,000 followers on social media, was first linked with the Portuguese footballer back in 2024. Her recent activity has drawn significant attention given her previous high-profile relationship and Dias’s status as a co-captain for Manchester City.

Dias, 29, and Jama, 32, ended their 18-month relationship in May. The couple had moved into the Cheshire mansion together just four months prior to the breakup. When the split occurred, both parties wiped all traces of each other from their social media platforms.

Sources close to the pair described the separation as mature and mutual. An insider told The Sun that the decision was driven by demanding career schedules rather than conflict. "Maya is heading into an intense filming schedule and Ruben's focus is fully on the World Cup, so they've decided to part ways," the source stated.

The insider added: "There's no bad blood at all between them. They're still incredibly fond of one another, but with months apart ahead and huge work commitments coming up, they both felt it was the right time to step back from the relationship."

Friends reportedly observed that despite ending their romantic involvement, there remains significant love and respect between the two. Both Jama and Dias are described as young and ambitious, entering critical phases in their respective careers.

The couple had begun dating in December 2024 after meeting at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester. Their relationship progressed quickly, leading to cohabitation in the high-value property.

Prior to their breakup, the couple faced a significant disruption when thieves ransacked their mansion in January. The incident occurred while Dias was playing away against Turkish team Galatasaray and Jama was filming Love Island: All Stars in South Africa. Reports indicated that burglars stole thousands of pounds worth of items, including designer clothing, jewelry, and electronics.

The Daily Mail has contacted both Valentina Best and Ruben Dias for comment regarding the recent social media posts and the resulting speculation.

J.Hasler--NZN