Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has publicly addressed growing speculation surrounding his recent split from Maya Jama, firmly denying claims that he was unfaithful during their relationship. After weeks of rumours circulated online following the couple’s breakup, the footballer issued a lengthy statement insisting no boundaries were crossed and that cheating played no part in their separation.

The 29 year old Portugal international broke his silence on Instagram after reports and social media discussions continued to suggest that infidelity may have contributed to the end of his relationship with the Love Island presenter. Dias and Jama are believed to have been together for around 18 months after first meeting in late 2024, eventually going public with their romance in 2025. In recent weeks, fans noticed the pair had removed photos of one another from their social media accounts, fuelling speculation that they had quietly gone their separate ways.

Addressing the rumours directly, Dias made it clear he felt compelled to speak out after seeing the allegations repeatedly reported.

He wrote,

“When my 85-year-old grandad is asking me if I've cheated on my girlfriend because he's seen it repeatedly on the news, that's where I draw the line on what's acceptable and what's not.”

The defender went on to defend both himself and Jama, stating,

“Maya and I have always had a relationship built on mutual respect. No line was ever crossed in that regard.”

Dias also addressed the wider narrative that had developed online, writing,

“A lie told often enough can start to feel like the truth.” He then added, “I didn’t cheat, nor did I ever have the intention or temptation to.”

Continuing his statement, he stressed that the reasons behind the breakup would remain private, saying,

“I believe Maya deserves all the respect in the world.” He also explained that the pair had handled their separation maturely and away from public scrutiny.

Dias further wrote,

“I’ve always chosen to remain silent on these matters as my personal life is my business only.”

He continued,

“But I also believe it’s wrong to lie to people and to portray an opposite image of someone just for clickbait.”

Concluding the statement, Dias said,

“Respect me, respect Maya, and understand that not always one has to betray the other in order for a relationship to end.”

His comments come after several reports linked him to alleged social media activity involving female influencers during his relationship with Jama. Claims circulated online suggesting Dias had been engaging in what some described as “toe dipping”, a term used to describe following women on Instagram in the hope of receiving attention before later unfollowing them. While the allegations generated widespread discussion, there has been no evidence of physical cheating, and no third party involvement in the breakup has been confirmed. Sources close to the former couple have continued to maintain that the split was amicable and largely driven by their demanding careers and schedules.

As news of Dias’ statement spread, social media users were divided on whether he should have addressed the rumours publicly. One person commented,

“Not always one has to betray the other for a relationship to end. You lot always want it to be a cheat scandal so bad, be minding your tax bracket please.”

Another wrote,

“People really believe whatever they are told as long as it fits their narrative. Stupidity is at an all time high.”

A third added,

“Okay so tell us what happened since you’ve felt the need to address it.”

The breakup has remained a major talking point online partly because of how popular the pair became during their relationship. Jama, 31, has continued focusing on her television career and is currently in Mallorca filming the latest series of Love Island, while Dias is preparing for the upcoming international football calendar with Portugal.

Although neither side has shared specific details about why the relationship ended, Dias’ statement appears to have been an attempt to put an end to the cheating allegations once and for all. Whether fans accept his explanation or continue speculating remains to be seen, but for now he has made his position clear, insisting that the relationship ended without betrayal and asking for respect for both himself and Maya moving forward.