Manchester City secures the signing of Dutch midfielder Reijnders before the Club World Cup commences.
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Manchester City snags Dutch midfield sensation, Tijjani Reijnders, on a five-year deal from AC Milan, ready for Club World Cup action!
City's latest recruit, the 26-year-old Reijnders, who's had 23 caps for his national team, is rumored to have cost City 55 million euros ($62.85 million).
In a candid statement, Reijnders expressed his enthusiasm for joining a team he considers as one of the world's elite:
Reijnders can't wait to taste the thrill of the Premier League, following in the footsteps of many Dutch legends who've graced its turf.
Last season with Milan, Reijnders made quite a name for himself, being crowned Serie A's best midfielder. He scored an impressive 15 goals and contributed significantly to the club, despite Milan's underwhelming eighth-place finish in Serie A—their worst position in recent memory[2].
Hugo Viana, City's Director of Football, acknowledged Reijnders' caliber:
Reijnders joins a trio of new signings at City: left back Rayan Ait-Nouri, winger Rayan Cherki, and goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli.
The extended, 32-team Club World Cup, running from June 14 to July 13 in the U.S., boasts a prize pool of $1 billion. Reijnders could make his City debut at this prestigious tournament.
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Oh, and did you know that during his time at Milan, Reijnders actually won one major title, the 2024–25 Supercoppa Italiana? And in the 2024/25 season, he was the standout midfielder in Serie A, scoring the most goals and assists of any midfielder that season[3][4]? Mind-blowing!
"Tijjani Reijnders, the new Manchester City signing, is excited to experience the thrill of the Premier League, following in the footsteps of Dutch football legends who have played in it. With his impressive performances in the European leagues, such as being crowned Serie A's best midfielder last season, Reijnders will aim to contribute to more title success at City, competing in tournaments like the Club World Cup."
