Sports: Manchester City Sign Tijjani Reijnders

 Manchester City have officially completed the £46.3 million signing of Dutch international midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan, marking a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s evolving midfield. The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract, becoming one of the most anticipated transfers of the summer.


Tijjani Reijnders moves from AC Milan to Manchester City

From San Siro to the Etihad

Reijnders arrives in Manchester after a standout season in Serie A, where he was widely regarded as the best midfielder in the league. Despite AC Milan's disappointing eighth-place finish, Reijnders shone brightly — contributing 15 goals across all competitions, the most goals and assists of any midfielder in the Italian top flight last season.

Having joined Milan from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, his impact was immediate. And now, he brings that form and flair to England's reigning champions.

Guardiola’s Midfield Refresh

The timing of the move is strategic for Manchester City. With club legend Kevin De Bruyne exiting, Guardiola has sought a dynamic, intelligent playmaker to reenergize the team’s engine room. Reijnders offers just that — with his elegant passing, fearless ball carrying, and tireless off-the-ball movement.

He’s not just a stylish technician; he’s a tactician’s dream. Guardiola’s system requires mental sharpness and spatial awareness, and Reijnders checks all the boxes.

From Dutch Dreams to Premier League Reality

Interestingly, Reijnders once turned down Barcelona to join AC Milan. While the romance of following in the footsteps of Dutch icons like Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard, and Marco van Basten played a role, his decision was based on substance, not just sentiment.

“Milan showed a clearer tactical plan,” Reijnders previously revealed. “I needed to know how I would fit in.”

That same discerning mindset now aligns perfectly with Guardiola’s meticulous planning. For both player and club, this new chapter has the feel of a perfect fit.

High Praise from His Roots

Former Manchester City defender Michel Vonk, who once coached Reijnders in his AZ Alkmaar youth days, described him to Sky Sports as a “technical, creative player who can play the key pass and scores goals.”

It’s a fitting description. And now, the Premier League awaits.

A Midfield Master in the Making?

Manchester City may have found not just a replacement for De Bruyne, but a player ready to write his own legacy. The pace, intensity, and expectations of English football are a step up — but Reijnders has the pedigree, poise, and personality to thrive.

Watch this space. The Dutch maestro has arrived in Manchester.

 

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