Manchester City have continued their summer spending spree with the official acquisition of Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. The deal, reportedly worth €55 million (£46.3–46.6 million) for a five-year contract, marks the fourth signing in just three days and pushes City’s early summer spend past £100 million
- Midfield Reinforcement: With Kevin De Bruyne now at Napoli and Mateo Kovacic sidelined through injury, City needed fresh midfield energy. Reijnders, Serie A Midfielder of the Year with 15 goals in 52 matches, brings versatility, work rate, and goal threat
- Perfect Profile: Standing at 1.85 m, the 26‑year‑old is known as a box-to-box dynamo, capable of filling in as a holding midfielder or mezzala under Guardiola’s fluid system. A Netherlands international with 23 caps, he blends physicality, technique, and tactical intelligence
- Strategic Timing: All four new signings—Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Aït-Nouri, and backup keeper Marcus Bettinelli—will be available for City’s opening Club World Cup fixture against Wydad AC on June 18.
- Guardiola’s Midfield Refresh: City had a rare trophyless season and now channel their resources into rebuilding. Director of Football Hugo Viana said Reijnders “adds extra energy, composure and creativity to our midfield.
- Ambitious Project: Pep Guardiola is bolstering his backroom staff too—adding Pepijn Lijnders from Liverpool and James French as set-piece coach—emphasizing a total squad overhaul.
In his first words as a City player, Reijnders reflected on the project:
“City are one of the biggest teams in the world, with the best coach, world‑class players and outstanding facilities… It is also a dream come true to play in the Premier League. This league has seen many of the best Dutch players perform… and it’s an inspiration to follow in their footsteps.
- Immediate Impact: Expect Reijnders to slot in quickly—his pace, goal threat, and tactical discipline make him an ideal fit alongside Rodri and Foden.
- Depth & Competition: A more functional midfield triangle—Reijnders, Rodri, De Bruyne replacement—gives Guardiola tactical flexibility and rotational depth.
- Club World Cup Aspirations: City are hitting the ground running for the tournament, signaling intent to reclaim global dominance after a rare trophy drought.
📊 Quick Deal Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | €55 m (up to €70 m with bonuses) |
| Contract Length | 5 years |
| Position | Box-to-box/Mezzala Midfielder |
| Age | 26 |
| Previous Club | AC Milan |
| Style & Strengths | Energy, forward runs, high passing accuracy |
Reijnders’ move to Manchester City marks a statement signing: a young, dynamic midfielder tailored for Pep’s system and ready to inject creativity and steel. With City’s transfer outlay comfortably surpassing £100 million this week, and over £288 million spent since January, clear signals have been sent—the quest to rebuild, reclaim, and reign is in full gear.
Stay tuned to FaceToFace TV for exclusive reaction, analysis, and coverage as Reijnders and his new teammates launch their Club World Cup campaign—and set their sights on Premier League glory.
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