Who is Rúben Dias? Maya Jama's new boyfriend confirmed and relationship timeline

After weeks of speculation, fans now have confirmation that Love Island host - and the internet can't get enough of the new power couple.

Maya, 30, took to Stories earlier this month to talk to her fans while the footballer sat alongside her in the back of a car, seemingly confirming their The duo had been enjoying a meal together before she said they were swarmed by photographers.

Now, Maya has taken the confirmation one step further as she shared a video of the footballer on her , jokingly titling it the "perv cam". Ruben displayed his ripped physique in a pair of black shorts as he soaked up the up the sun with Maya on holiday.

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Rúben Dias, 28, is a centre-back who plays for giants City and the Portugal national team. Born in Amadora, Portugal, the handsome defender is known not just for his skills on the pitch, but also for his strong leadership, captaining City on numerous occasions and earning praise from football legends for his calm under pressure attitude.

Ruben began his career at Benfica, where his talent quickly shone through. He made over 100 appearances for the club before signing with City in 2020 for a cool £57million - one of the most expensive deals ever for a Portuguese player.

In his debut season, he helped lead City to a Premier League title and a final, scooping up accolades like FWA Footballer of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season. And if that’s not enough, he was also part of the historic Man City squad that completed a continental treble in 2022–23, winning the Premier League, , and Champions League - a feat only one other English club has achieved.

On the international stage, Ruben has represented Portugal at two World Cups and two Euros, and was instrumental in their 2019 Nations League triumph on home soil.

But while Ruben’s professional life has been full of trophies and headlines, he’s known for keeping his private life fairly low-key - until now. Fans were quick to spot the chemistry between Maya and Ruben after they were seen cuddling at KSI's event earlier this year.

Maya has been linked to high-profile names in the past, with the presenter splitting from rapper Stormzy for a second time last year. Maya, also a presenter on Radio 1, is understood to have introduced the Portuguese footballer to her mum last month, though again the couple hadn't confirmed any romance to fans online.

It all started after they met at the European Music Awards (EMAs) in November. The pair have reportedly been an item for several months, and now it seems they've finally confirmed their relationship.

She was also at the game at Wembley recently as Rúben's Manchester City played to a 2-0 triumph over . The win booked City's place in the final of the FA Cup, in which they will face Crystal Palace after the Eagles thumped 3-0.

Amid speculation on her romance with the football star, it was also reported that Ruben introduced Maya to his mum, Bernadette. A source told : "Maya and Rúben are getting more serious and she has met his mum."

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