Maya Jama and Ruben Dias get serious! Man City defender introduces presenter to his family as romance kicks up a gear

Romance is in the Manchester air. And it is not just confined to English shores. Jama recently jetted off to Lisbon, where she supported Dias as he represented Portugal in their UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Denmark. The match ended in a resounding 5-2 win for Portugal, and Maya watched the action unfold from a VIP hospitality suite at the José Alvalade Stadium, joined by a close friend. During her time in Portugal, Maya stayed at Dias’ lavish villa, sharing glimpses of her luxurious trip on social media.

Step by step, Jama & Dias are taking their relationship forward. In a light-hearted but telling move, Maya revealed last month that she has started taking Portuguese lessons. In a short video posted to her Instagram, she teased her followers by writing, “Lessons have started,” while a voice in the background - believed to be Dias' - could be heard speaking Portuguese. This fun and meaningful gesture added fuel to the speculation surrounding their relationship, confirming just how invested Maya is in connecting with Dias.

According to The Sun, Dias has now introduced Jama to his mother as the couple are steadily growing closer.

“Maya and Rúben are getting more serious and she has met his mum Bernadette," a source told The Sun. “She is very happy and in a great place in her personal life and her career. It’s shaping up to be a very exciting year for Maya.”

Maya’s interest in her partner’s professional life hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Just weeks after her Lisbon trip, she was seen enjoying Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Brighton alongside friends, further showing her support for Dias and his team. Now it remains to be seen if Jama traces her way back to the Etihad VIP box when City welcome Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.