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Reijnders’ arrival will give coach Pep Guardiola more options during games.
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Manchester City has made a deal to sign Tijjani Reijnders, a midfielder from AC Milan. The deal is worth 55 million euros (£46.3 million).
Reijnders is 26 years old and plays for the Netherlands national team. He will sign a five-year contract with City, once he passes his medical tests.
City hopes to complete the signing before the Club World Cup, which starts on June 14 in the United States.
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Why City Needs Reijnders
Manchester City is short on midfield players. Mateo Kovacic is out due to Achilles surgery.
Kevin De Bruyne may also miss the tournament. He is expected to join Napoli, the champions of Italy’s Serie A.
Reijnders will help fill the gap in midfield. His arrival will give coach Pep Guardiola more options during games.
Who Is Tijjani Reijnders?
Reijnders has played 22 times for the Netherlands.
He joined AC Milan in 2023 from AZ Alkmaar.
Last season, he scored 15 goals in 54 matches, the best of his career.
He was named midfielder of the season in Italy’s Serie A.
Even though AC Milan had a poor season and finished eighth, Reijnders stood out. He plays well both in attack and defense.
Why Guardiola Likes Him
Reijnders is smart on the ball. He can: