Manchester City is undergoing a serious squad overhaul, and the wealthy owners from the United Arab Emirates have opened their wallets like in the good old days, when no expense was spared for reinforcements. In the span of just three days, the Citizens spent 130 million euros, as after Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders has now officially signed as well. Widely regarded as AC Milan’s best player last season, Reijnders was signed for 55 million euros, and it is believed that his quality will contribute to a more varied style of play under Pep Guardiola.Tijjani Reijnders completes his move to Manchester City! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/SiMzx1hgmW— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 11, 2025 The 26-year-old put pen to paper at the club’s academy, where he was welcomed by sporting director Txiki Begiristain. The Dutchman leaves behind 104 Serie A appearances and 19 goals.“City is one of the biggest clubs in the world, with the best manager, world-class players, and outstanding facilities. Under Pep Guardiola, they’ve won so many titles, and I want to help continue that success in the coming years. Also, it’s a dream come true to play in the Premier League. Some of the best Dutch players have played here over the years, and it’s an inspiration to follow in their footsteps. I can’t wait to get started, meet my teammates, and show the Manchester City fans what I can do” said Reijnders.City goes budget – Wirtz’s cheaper clone arrivesThe Dutch midfielder will face a tough challenge in the sky-blue shirt, as many will expect him to fill the shoes of Kevin De Bruyne, who is leaving the club this June. Reijnders began his career in his hometown of Zwolle and continued developing at AZ Alkmaar, from where he moved to Milan two years ago for 20.5 million. Last season, he wasn’t just Milan’s best player, but was officially named the best midfielder in Serie A. It remains to be seen whether that will be enough to make a difference in the most demanding club competition on the European continent.##NAJAVA_MECA_8974306##
