Tijjani Reijnders completed his medical tests yesterday ahead of signing with Manchester City in a 70 millions deal, making him the most expensive sale in the history of the famous San Siro club. Until now, that honor belonged to Kaka, who transferred to Real Madrid in 2009 for 67 millions. City wanted to finalize the deal before the special registration window for the FIFA Club World Cup closed, where they are set to face Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca on June 18. Reijnders will also become the third most expensive Dutch footballer ever, behind Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt.🚨 Tijjani Reijnders has passed his Manchester City medical.🗞️ @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/YC22II89K6— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) June 8, 2025 What makes the transfer even more surprising is that it comes just three months after Reijnders signed a new contract with Milan. Following outstanding performances and a status as an indispensable starter, the club rewarded him by nearly doubling his salary from 1.7 millions to 3.5 millions annually, with the new deal set to run until June 2028.“Milan is like family to me. My second home,” he said in March. But when Pep Guardiola calls, it’s hard to say no.Reijnders arrived from AZ Alkmaar in summer 2023 for 20.5 millions (plus potential bonuses up to 5 millions) and immediately secured a starting spot. In a team plagued by inconsistency, he was one of the few delivering steady performances. In 90 matches for the Rossoneri, he scored 16 goals and provided seven assists. In the 2024/25 season, he was the club’s top scorer in Serie A alongside Christian Pulisic.1 – Tijjani #Reijnders in his period with AC Milan (since 2023/24 in all comps):🥇 – Games played (104)🥇 – Games started (97)🥇 – Successful passes in opp half (2443)🥇 – Passes into final third (535)🥉 – Goals (19)Power. pic.twitter.com/M3PLaRPtG6— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) June 4, 2025 His style fits perfectly into Guardiola’s football philosophy: technically flawless, positionally smart, tactically mature, and always forward-thinking. He controls the tempo, breaks pressing, links up the lines, and knows when to speed up or slow down the game. Reijnders is a quiet engine, almost silent, yet drives everything around him. Exactly what City lacked in a forgettable season where they failed to win any trophies.Pep recognized this clearly. When he said, “I want this guy. I don’t care about anyone else,” it was clear Reijnders’ Milan chapter was ending. The offer started quietly at 55 millions but quickly heated up. Reijnders had cited Kevin De Bruyne as his role model. Guardiola knew De Bruyne’s time was passing and the engine needed replacing—and now he’s found his man.Reijnders is so smooth 😮💨@acmilan | #UCL pic.twitter.com/5MYHjyzz7f— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 11, 2024 In an era dominated more by marketing stars than true playmakers, Tijjani Reijnders has proven that silence speaks loudest when expressed through pure football skill. He might just become the driving force behind Pep’s next great Manchester City side.##NAJAVA_MECA_8967496##
